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VU57 LZB

2007 Mazda 3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,670 mi
Last recorded143,670 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 LZB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 143,670 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 143,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 137,186 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 137,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 130,624 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 122,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,487 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,028 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 104,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,344 miles

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,472 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 71,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,036 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,325 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,537 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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VU57 LZB is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Purple 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 VU57 LZB, 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 VU57 LZB registered?

VU57 LZB is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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