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AF57 XDR

2007 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,486 mi
Last recorded131,486 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XDR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 131,486 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 131,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 128,434 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Outer both sills covered in plastic side skirts

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 128,434 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Outer both sills covered in plastic side skirts

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 125,554 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 125,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,225 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 122,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 119,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 117,020 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,368 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 105,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,894 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 90,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 81,892 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,739 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,010 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AF57 XDR is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 68,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 XDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF57 XDR registered?

AF57 XDR is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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