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YC57 AHY

2007 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 AHY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 98,533 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 98,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 94,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 94,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre tread lifting

Offside Front tyre tread lifting

Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,457 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,166 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,220 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,283 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,750 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,251 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 57,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,574 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 AHY is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AHY, 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 AHY registered?

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

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