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YF56 WOJ

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,416 mi
Last recorded123,416 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 WOJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,416 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,381 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 113,381 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,364 miles

Clutch slipping

Headlights only just have a beam pattern

Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 98,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,592 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 85,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,701 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 83,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,094 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 81,094 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s & o/s side lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,630 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,275 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2012 52,675 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,886 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,038 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,629 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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YF56 WOJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF56 WOJ, 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 YF56 WOJ registered?

YF56 WOJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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