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AJ57 TFU

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,242 mi
Last recorded95,242 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 95,242 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2024 87,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 79,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,742 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,744 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 57,744 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,562 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 53,562 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 42,202 miles

engine cover fitted

under body trims fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,478 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm on edge.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,446 miles

both front tyres worn low 2 and 3mm.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,728 miles

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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AJ57 TFU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ57 TFU, 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 AJ57 TFU registered?

AJ57 TFU is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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