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VO57 FBB

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,488 mi
Last recorded117,488 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 FBB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside/Nearside front headlights slightly deteriorated/dull

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure/Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 117,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside/Nearside front headlights slightly deteriorated/dull

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure/Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,198 miles

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

both front brake pipe flexi s had no clips

Fail 7 Oct 2022 108,198 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb and holder hanging in engine bay (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake pipe flexi s had no clips

Pass 9 Oct 2021 103,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides- floor to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 98,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,671 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,110 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 74,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,510 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,097 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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VO57 FBB is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VO57 FBB, 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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VO57 FBB is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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