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AO57 HJG

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,926 mi
Last recorded88,926 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HJG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 88,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 8 May 2025 81,469 miles

Central Rear Heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Only leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 81,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Only leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 81,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (225/40 r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (225/40 r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,412 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 76,410 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Catalyst missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 71,791 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 71,789 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear trailing arm front bushes worn/splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror dangler ()

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre catching on felt wheelarch liner

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,847 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 44,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock noisey

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,397 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,168 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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AO57 HJG is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO57 HJG, 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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AO57 HJG is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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