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YC07 OGZ

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,530 mi
Last recorded73,530 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 OGZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 73,530 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe corroded and covered with under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 73,253 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 73,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,645 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads worn

nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate slightly damaged

rear suspension signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2017 68,637 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads worn

nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate slightly damaged

rear suspension signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,000 miles

Possible slight oil leak from n/s driveshaft oil seal and cv boot starting to leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 48,013 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,731 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,162 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,577 miles

corrosion underside.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 28,561 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion underside.

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 OGZ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OGZ, 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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YC07 OGZ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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