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AP07 MFZ

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,312 mi
Last recorded120,312 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 MFZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 120,312 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 120,312 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 115,392 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 115,392 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,005 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 115,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,804 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 109,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,983 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,138 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 97,138 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,531 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f fog light not working and damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,623 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f fog light inop

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 66,744 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,111 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 53,111 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,987 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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AP07 MFZ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AP07 MFZ, 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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AP07 MFZ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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