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AV07 PTU

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,713 mi
Last recorded168,713 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 PTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 168,713 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 155,867 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 155,867 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,884 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,298 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,300 miles

surface underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,877 miles

cracks in all four tyres,both front tyres are worn on the inner & outer shoulders of tread

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,439 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,475 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,722 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 36,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AV07 PTU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV07 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV07 PTU registered?

AV07 PTU is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is AV07 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 PTU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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