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YF57 VOV

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,271 mi
Last recorded117,271 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 VOV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 117,271 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded.

Rear suspension components heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2023 113,130 miles

Both inner sill corroded

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2023 113,130 miles

Both inner sill corroded

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,869 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,054 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 104,054 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,824 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 100,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,109 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 95,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,406 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,406 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,368 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 81,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,403 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 24 Nov 2014 68,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 27 Apr 2013 57,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,098 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre becoming out of shape inner edge

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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YF57 VOV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF57 VOV, 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 YF57 VOV registered?

YF57 VOV is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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