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YD57 JKJ

2007 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,988 mi
Last recorded159,988 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 JKJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 159,988 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front floors holed and corroded

front and rear suspension and associated components heavily corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 159,988 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front floors holed and corroded

front and rear suspension and associated components heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 153,588 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 141,093 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 141,093 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 126,221 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroding

Front suspension corroding

Inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner tyre edge bald

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Rear suspension corroding

chassis corroding

exhaust corroded

kid seat fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 126,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

kid seat fitted

Front Inner brake discs corroding

Front suspension corroding

Inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner tyre edge bald

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Rear suspension corroding

chassis corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,043 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 97,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,082 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 95,080 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,828 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 63,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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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YD57 JKJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD57 JKJ, 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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YD57 JKJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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