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AV07 ZYE

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,605 mi
Last recorded125,605 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 ZYE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 125,605 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Jun 2025 116,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 116,769 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 103,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 103,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,054 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 85,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,010 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 77,010 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,878 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 69,878 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,633 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 61,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 54,414 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 54,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,803 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 49,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belt.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f headlamp bulb was not fitted, correctly, now fitted correctly.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,599 miles

tyre wall has cracks

Fail 6 Jul 2015 47,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyre wall has cracks

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor corrosion on all underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,283 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,395 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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AV07 ZYE is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AV07 ZYE, 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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AV07 ZYE is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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