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YC57 JBO

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,979 mi
Last recorded120,979 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 JBO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 120,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 120,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body condition underneath is corroded but not excessive

both front strut top bearings stiff and noisy

Fail 21 Aug 2021 96,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body condition underneath is corroded but not excessive

both front strut top bearings stiff and noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,255 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2020 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust heat shield poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe corroded

front suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,157 miles

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,673 miles

BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED

SUSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

UNDERSIDE BODY AND COMPONENTS SHOWING AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,850 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 45,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 45,332 miles

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

coil spring broken BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,010 miles

both rear tyres treads showing age related perishing and deterioration

offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 36,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres treads showing age related perishing and deterioration

offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,210 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 JBO is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC57 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

YC57 JBO is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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