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VU07 UME

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 UME
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 131,501 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 131,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 129,717 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 129,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 127,480 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 127,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 124,951 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 124,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 121,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 118,420 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,625 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 108,585 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,590 miles

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,756 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Centre brake light not working

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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,599 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,922 miles

Both rear lateral arm bushes slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sump corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,669 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 14 Feb 2012 49,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,384 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 UME is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UME, 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 VU07 UME registered?

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

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