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W8 HFC

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,783 mi
Last recorded97,783 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 HFC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,783 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 90,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,381 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,124 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,310 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 52,307 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,365 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 46,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2011 40,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

front discs worn on inner faces

front pads low

tyres size (215/45R18)-93Y.

Pass 29 Aug 2011 40,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

front discs worn on inner faces

front pads low

tyres size (215/45R18)-93Y.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,947 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Securing nut for offside rear anti-roll bar link loose.

Slight play in steering rack

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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W8 HFC is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W8 HFC, 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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W8 HFC is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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