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YE57 VYT

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 VYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,230 miles

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

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

Offside sill damaged, slight corrosion

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside sill damaged, slight corrosion

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,766 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 97,758 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,663 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Offside Outer sill damaged/dented

Fail 6 Jul 2017 80,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Offside Outer sill damaged/dented

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,446 miles

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

offside front sill damaged.

under tray fitted.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 69,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/R15V (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front aero blades (8.2.2)

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

offside front sill damaged.

under tray fitted.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,948 miles

Advise Tracking Due To Tyre Wear

Baffles Loose In Back Box

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Flexi Exhaust Frayed

Front Number Plate Damaged

General Underside Corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R Tyre Stepped

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise Tracking Due To Tyre Wear

Baffles Loose In Back Box

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Flexi Exhaust Frayed

Front Number Plate Damaged

General Underside Corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F Tyre Flat

O/S/R Tyre Stepped

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

Oil Level Too High

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slight damage

nearside rear tyre slight tread perishing

offside front outer sill slight damage

Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

front registration plate slight damage

nearside rear tyre slight tread perishing

offside front outer sill slight damage

Pass 2 May 2013 46,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,634 miles

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)

exhaust in rusty condition

front brake discs corroded and worn slightly

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,274 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Nov 2010 33,290 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YE57 VYT is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YE57 VYT, 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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YE57 VYT is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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