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Y7 GAV

2023 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,742 mi
Last recorded23,742 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Mazda 321,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 GAV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,482cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 23,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 62,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 52,235 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,312 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear. inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 42,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear. inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,916 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 31,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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Y7 GAV is a 2023 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,482cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2023 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 21,224 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 Y7 GAV, 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 3 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y7 GAV registered?

Y7 GAV is a 2023 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 April 2023.

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The MOT history for Y7 GAV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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