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WJ07 OTB

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,666 mi
Last recorded32,666 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 OTB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 32,666 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 23,060 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 22,940 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 17,974 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 17,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 17,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 17,173 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 17,173 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 16,488 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 16,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,823 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 14,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 12,129 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 12,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 10,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,969 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 6,670 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 5,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 4,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,127 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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WJ07 OTB is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 WJ07 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ07 OTB registered?

WJ07 OTB is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2007.

Is WJ07 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ07 OTB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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