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YJ07 EPB

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,363 mi
Last recorded131,363 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 EPB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 131,363 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with all suspension parts fitted to (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 131,331 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with all suspension parts fitted to (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,586 miles

Rear sills corroded.

Rear suspension corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2024 129,582 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear sills corroded.

Rear suspension corroded.

Pass 28 Dec 2023 126,738 miles

OS/NS rear sills corroded.

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

Rear sub frame/suspension components corroded.

Fail 28 Dec 2023 126,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

OS/NS rear sills corroded.

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

Rear sub frame/suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2023 121,221 miles

Both nearside and offside inner sill areas are corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 3 mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components are corroded.

Fail 3 Jan 2023 121,221 miles

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

Both nearside and offside inner sill areas are corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 3 mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.5mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components are corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,801 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 26 May 2021 112,221 miles

General corrosion on rear of vehicle.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,740 miles

Rear pads 70% worn

Small oil leak from oil filter

Gearbox oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

General corrosion to under-body and components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 107,740 miles

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

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

Gearbox oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

General corrosion to under-body and components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear pads 70% worn

Small oil leak from oil filter

Pass 22 May 2019 102,002 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2018 97,231 miles

Nearside flitch corroding

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres at 3mm

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2018 97,231 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside flitch corroding

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres at 3mm

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,093 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,667 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp headlights,rear lights pulsating. (1.4.A.2h)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall perished severely (4.1.E.1)

Rear subframe severely corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,256 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 8 Aug 2013 66,191 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,532 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YJ07 EPB is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YJ07 EPB, 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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YJ07 EPB is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 August 2007.

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