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VX07 LBJ

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,161 mi
Last recorded115,161 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 LBJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,161 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 115,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 106,118 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 106,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,993 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 95,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on front f two suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on front of two suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 87,901 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on front f two suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on front of two suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,973 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,908 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 51,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2014 41,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,675 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,863 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,005 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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VX07 LBJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX07 LBJ, 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 VX07 LBJ registered?

VX07 LBJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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