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CA56 VFJ

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 VFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 166,743 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 166,726 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 160,792 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 148,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 139,801 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 139,801 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 132,123 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 132,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 124,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perishing around securing clip on driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 115,255 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,189 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust brackets

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Corrosion in rear exhaust bracket

Pass 14 Feb 2015 74,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 64,758 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 56,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,090 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 38,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 5 Feb 2011 38,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2010 31,114 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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CA56 VFJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CA56 VFJ, 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 CA56 VFJ registered?

CA56 VFJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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