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VN57 OOA

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,249 mi
Last recorded196,249 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 OOA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 196,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 196,249 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 182,751 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 182,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 174,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 165,118 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 151,565 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded and in a poor condition

offside rear brake hose ferral corroded

offside rear brake hose ferral rubber cover swelled up possible heavy corrosion underneath recomend replacment

Fail 29 Dec 2017 151,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced possible bulb not seated correctly (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs inner faces corroded and in a poor condition

offside rear brake hose ferral corroded

offside rear brake hose ferral rubber cover swelled up possible heavy corrosion underneath recomend replacment

Pass 29 Dec 2016 140,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 131,843 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,121 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres just on limit suggest attention asap

Pass 15 Dec 2012 107,313 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,748 miles

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

boot has load assets

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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VN57 OOA is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VN57 OOA, 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 VN57 OOA registered?

VN57 OOA is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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