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VU07 CWZ

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,292 mi
Last recorded174,292 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 CWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 174,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 166,718 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 159,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 150,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 141,851 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,599 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 120,898 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 106,964 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,266 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 96,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,737 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,598 miles

front inner brake pads starting to get low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,773 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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VU07 CWZ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU07 CWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU07 CWZ registered?

VU07 CWZ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is VU07 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU07 CWZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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