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YG57 FCO

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

268,696 mi
Last recorded268,696 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 268,696 miles

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

Front bumper and o/s wing damaged

Nearside Front door mirror casing broke

Rear heat shield loose

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

air con rad deteriorating

exhaust hangers corroding

horn poor

oil leak on engine

one winter tyre fitted to n/s/f

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2018 268,696 miles

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

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

Front bumper and o/s wing damaged

Nearside Front door mirror casing broke

Rear heat shield loose

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

air con rad deteriorating

exhaust hangers corroding

horn poor

oil leak on engine

one winter tyre fitted to n/s/f

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 263,240 miles

Nearside Front door mirror casing broke

Nearside Front tyre is a winter one

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

Rear exhaust hanger broke

bonnet pull cable stiff and loose and deteriorated advised to change

engine m.i.l light on

under body corrosion

wipers poor

Fail 28 Sep 2017 263,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked were it goes in to the caliper (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front door mirror casing broke

Nearside Front tyre is a winter one

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

Rear exhaust hanger broke

bonnet pull cable stiff and loose and deteriorated advised to change

engine m.i.l light on

under body corrosion

wipers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2016 258,446 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 237,702 miles

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

oil leak.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 237,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 215,533 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 189,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 127,570 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 127,078 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,983 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,196 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 42,074 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 FCO is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG57 FCO, 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 YG57 FCO registered?

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

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