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YC07 FGJ

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,005 mi
Last recorded132,005 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 FGJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 132,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,355 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 126,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area attention required (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area attention required (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area attention required (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area attention required (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 122,187 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area attention required (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area attention required (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area attention required (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area attention required (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has very little damping

Pass 12 Mar 2016 99,178 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 98,888 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,321 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,210 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,656 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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YC07 FGJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC07 FGJ, 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 YC07 FGJ registered?

YC07 FGJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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