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YJ07 GDM

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,556 mi
Last recorded91,556 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 GDM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 91,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,071 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 89,040 miles

Emissions unable to be completed would not idle correct (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 87,889 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 87,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,541 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,475 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 85,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 83,092 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,920 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 73,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,251 miles

Central exhaust box in poor condition.

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inside

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inside

Offside Rear tyre has a chunk missing from side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,161 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 66,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,654 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 35,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front inner side wall of tyre worn slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 28,033 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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YJ07 GDM is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YJ07 GDM, 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 YJ07 GDM registered?

YJ07 GDM is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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