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YC56 YRV

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 YRV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 105,177 miles

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

inner sills corroded

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight weep (5.3.2 (d))

Subframes/outer sills/arch areas underside of vehicle suffering from corrosion most of which is surface only..

Fail 5 Dec 2023 99,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight weep (5.3.2 (d))

Subframes/outer sills/arch areas underside of vehicle suffering from corrosion most of which is surface only..

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear of vehicle wheel arches/outer sills/inner arch/ suspension components/slightly corroded...

Fail 7 Dec 2022 94,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Requires a little weld up... (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear of vehicle wheel arches/outer sills/inner arch/ suspension components/slightly corroded...

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear subframe/rear suspension components corroded slightly/underside of vehicle has slight corrosion...

Fail 2 Dec 2021 88,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/outer sill areas.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear subframe/rear suspension components corroded slightly/underside of vehicle has slight corrosion...

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,699 miles

Nearside cv boot slight weep of grease

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle subframe/arches/sills/inner sills....

Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,415 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle inner sills subframe areas not excessive..

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,318 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 61,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,175 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,617 miles

front brake pads are worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,490 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,914 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,188 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,414 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,549 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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YC56 YRV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC56 YRV, 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 YC56 YRV registered?

YC56 YRV is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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