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YJ07 GEP

2007 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,013 mi
Last recorded94,013 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 GEP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,013 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 86,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 75,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 71,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,007 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge, worn very low and nearly to cords.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,054 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 64,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 50,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,160 miles

Front tyres 3-4mm

Fail 26 Jul 2012 31,160 miles

Front tyres 3-4mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,747 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 GEP is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GEP, 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 GEP is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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