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WJ57 WRU

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,814 mi
Last recorded113,814 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WRU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 113,814 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes perished

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 113,814 miles

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

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

all rear suspension bushes perished

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 108,496 miles

x 1 rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 102,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,590 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,872 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 84,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,849 miles

offside and nearside front lower rear wishbone bushes worn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,455 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 71,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,016 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 67,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,608 miles

n/s/r tyre low on iner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,743 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2010 31,955 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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WJ57 WRU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ57 WRU, 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 WJ57 WRU registered?

WJ57 WRU is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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