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AV57 OWK

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,462 mi
Last recorded194,462 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OWK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 194,462 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 194,462 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper rubbers worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 182,951 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield loose, not likely to become detached.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil sump badly corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2018 182,951 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking Return from rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust heatshield loose, not likely to become detached.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil sump badly corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 169,485 miles

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

Oil leak SUMP ()

Parking brake performance only just met

Rear pads becoming low

Fail 20 Nov 2017 169,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak SUMP ()

Parking brake performance only just met

Rear inner pads below50% worn

Pass 2 Nov 2016 154,393 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 2 Nov 2016 154,391 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust heatshield on exhaust

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osr brake pads lower than nsr and show signs of overheating

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,560 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 139,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 124,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Sump corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 124,773 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,738 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,250 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check offside rear seatbelt - childseat fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2012 97,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front sidelight dim in opperation

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check offside rear seatbelt - childseat fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

unable to check nearside and offside rear seat belts - childseats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,319 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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AV57 OWK is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OWK, 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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AV57 OWK is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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