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YB56 HHV

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,753 mi
Last recorded156,753 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 HHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 156,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 145,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 145,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Signs Of Heat On Brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2022 124,435 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Front Position Lamps Not Working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing All Four Wheels Have One Fixing Missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Signs Of Heat On Brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front no plate worn and damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,096 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch to sill surface rust

Nearside Rear shock damp/leaking

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch to sill surface rust

cover sills fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2020 110,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch to sill surface rust

Nearside Rear shock damp/leaking

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch to sill surface rust

cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Front tyre on limit needs changing now

clutch slipping

Pass 3 Feb 2018 100,457 miles

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

front brake pads worn low

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,566 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,875 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears perished and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 90,875 miles

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears perished and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 86,551 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs worn & scored.

Offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Tested in wet conditions.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,638 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,462 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition recommend attention

Fail 11 Feb 2013 79,452 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn and starting to split recomend replacement soon.

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,167 miles

front and rear suspenions

inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,056 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,648 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YB56 HHV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB56 HHV, 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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YB56 HHV is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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