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YK57 YVM

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,339 mi
Last recorded136,339 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 YVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 136,339 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 132,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 130,570 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 130,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,591 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,591 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,107 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,515 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 23 Aug 2010 62,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Air bag light on

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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YK57 YVM is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK57 YVM, 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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YK57 YVM is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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