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YB57 KMJ

2007 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,288 mi
Last recorded113,288 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 KMJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2019 113,288 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust is secure at the time of the test - held with a strap - Advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 109,049 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 109,049 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,699 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,916 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,223 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroded and poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,223 miles

front brake discs corroded and poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 59,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,563 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,563 miles

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

offside front close too legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,864 miles

Nearside 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)

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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YB57 KMJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB57 KMJ, 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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YB57 KMJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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