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YL07 AYW

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,246 mi
Last recorded123,246 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 AYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 123,246 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 123,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under vehicle corrosion

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 116,605 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 116,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,880 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill/floor pan corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (cracked and perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2024 102,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill/floor pan corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (cracked and perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,418 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and REAR (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all around under neath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 78,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,935 miles

under body coverd with underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,017 miles

Complete underbody corroded including both subframes and sills

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,963 miles

both rear tyres VERY PERISHED

front tyres perished

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,inner sills,outer sills,inner rear sills,front,rear chassis,o/s n/s outer rear floors/seatbelt mounts,boot floor,fuel filler pipes,front outriggers

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,313 miles

all 4 tyres perished

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,springs,o/s n/s front,rear floors,inner sills,inner rear sills,front outriggers,outer sills,outer rear floors/seatbelt mounts,fuel filler pipes,sump

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,300 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,front,rear suspension lower arms,o/s n/s rear chassis,outer rear floors/seat belt mounts,front rear floors,front outriggers,inner sills,inner rear sills,fuel filler pipes,sump

Pass 5 Mar 2016 64,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 61,408 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 53,807 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,478 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 40,478 miles

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

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

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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YL07 AYW is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YL07 AYW, 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 YL07 AYW registered?

YL07 AYW is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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