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YC57 AFJ

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 AFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 114,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 108,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,718 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion around both inner sills

Fail 16 Oct 2023 101,718 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion around both inner sills

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,615 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspensions arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 96,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspensions arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,239 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 85,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,762 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 81,760 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 76,973 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,554 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 67,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,539 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,823 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,621 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)

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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YC57 AFJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YC57 AFJ, 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 YC57 AFJ registered?

YC57 AFJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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The MOT history for YC57 AFJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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