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VO57 VKD

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,079 mi
Last recorded122,079 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 VKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 122,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,327 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn ---195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 110,064 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 110,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 104,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 97,283 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 97,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,695 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Heavily worn and perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,216 miles

Both front tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2019 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,977 miles

o/s/f Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2018 81,977 miles

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

o/s/f Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,479 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,754 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,572 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,485 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 VKD is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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