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YC57 AHV

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,144 mi
Last recorded111,144 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 AHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,144 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,291 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2024 102,291 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,521 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Park brake has long travel

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

Suspension corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 91,521 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Park brake has long travel

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

Suspension corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 82,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to suspension and subframes

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,300 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 73,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 80% worn (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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,028 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,230 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,074 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,348 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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YC57 AHV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AHV, 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 AHV registered?

YC57 AHV is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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