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YG57 FCM

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,950 mi
Last recorded149,950 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 FCM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 149,950 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all chassis corroded

all sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 143,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, heavily worn/scrubbed on edges close to chords but not showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan, corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion, pads lower 4mm o/s outer advanced/uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre heat shield missing, not likely to cause fire risk

corrosion on underbody

front pads 4mm outer

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer hanger has been repaired/modified, still secure

Fail 1 Dec 2021 129,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, heavily worn/scrubbed on edges close to chords but not showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan, corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion, pads lower 4mm o/s outer advanced/uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre heat shield missing, not likely to cause fire risk

corrosion on underbody

front pads 4mm outer

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer hanger has been repaired/modified, still secure

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,798 miles

Central exhaust heat shield(s) deteriorated/damaged but still present

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated/split

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer, has previously been repaired/modified (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on underbody

engine sump pan heavily corroded

fuel filler/breather pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2020 116,798 miles

Central exhaust heat shield(s) deteriorated/damaged but still present

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated/split

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer, has previously been repaired/modified (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion on underbody

engine sump pan heavily corroded

fuel filler/breather pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2019 104,024 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 92,678 miles

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs have a lip of corrosion

rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded but still secure

small cuts in tread both rear tyres

Fail 6 Dec 2018 92,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs have a lip of corrosion

rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded but still secure

small cuts in tread both rear tyres

Pass 12 Dec 2017 75,160 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,985 miles

near side front tyre bald inner edge / and worn to 2mm

near side wiper slight smear

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,539 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,490 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear pads worn

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,909 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,648 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,424 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)

washers missing from o/s/f seat belt stalk fixing point

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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YG57 FCM is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG57 FCM, 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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YG57 FCM is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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