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VU07 UMC

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,643 mi
Last recorded66,643 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 66,643 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 66,627 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 59,885 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 59,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 54,398 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 54,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 49,096 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 49,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 45,369 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 43,281 miles

Parts of underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 40,419 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 36,145 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 36,145 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 30,523 miles

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

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

Parts of underside and suspension components surface corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 24,058 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 24,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 16,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 6,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 6,434 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 5,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 4,279 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 UMC is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU07 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

VU07 UMC is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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