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WL57 FHV

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,616 mi
Last recorded117,616 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 FHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 117,616 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear inner sills corroded

underside components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2025 117,614 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear inner sills corroded

underside components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 113,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroding

underside components corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2024 113,990 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroding

underside components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear inner sills corroding

underside components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 110,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear inner sills corroding

underside components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 105,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components and inner sills corroding

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside components corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2021 98,632 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside components corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension frame and components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,261 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,876 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 77,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

underside components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 65,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished badly (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished badly (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,396 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 53,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All four tyres badly perished/cracked

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 45,336 miles

slight corrosion to suspension units, suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,931 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,846 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,909 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,694 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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WL57 FHV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 WL57 FHV, 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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WL57 FHV is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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