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VU57 LZD

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,243 mi
Last recorded103,243 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 LZD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear under side corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,166 miles

Nearside n/s track rod slight play

plastic under guards fitted

under side signs of surface corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2016 90,218 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,435 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,187 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,936 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,882 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,785 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 LZD is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU57 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

VU57 LZD is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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