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AV57 AHU

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,022 mi
Last recorded176,022 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 AHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 176,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 173,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 170,159 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 167,231 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 167,231 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 156,868 miles

Centre floor and sills are covered with plastic shrouding

front wish bone rear rubbers deteriorating

surface rust developing on suspension arms and subframes

Fail 6 Sep 2016 156,868 miles

Centre floor and sills are covered with plastic shrouding

Registration plate lamp not working off side (1.1.C.1d)

front wish bone rear rubbers deteriorating

surface rust developing on suspension arms and subframes

Pass 6 Sep 2016 156,868 miles

front wish bone rear rubber bushes deteriorating

plastic shrouding on floor and sills

surface rust developing on suspension arms and subframes

Fail 6 Sep 2016 156,868 miles

Registration plate lamp not working off side (1.1.C.1d)

front wish bone rear rubber bushes deteriorating

plastic shrouding on floor and sills

surface rust developing on suspension arms and subframes

Pass 17 Sep 2015 148,610 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,480 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 138,480 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 122,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

o/s front fog lamp cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 75,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to front number plate.

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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AV57 AHU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AV57 AHU, 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 AV57 AHU registered?

AV57 AHU is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AV57 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 AHU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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