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YL07 BFP

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,474 mi
Last recorded106,474 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 BFP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,859 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2017 79,898 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 79,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,278 miles

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

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

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

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

osf tyre nail in it

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,739 miles

off side rear tyre low on tread

partial cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,045 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

off side front tyre worn and split in tread on edges but not showing cords

partial cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

near side front tyre BADLY worn and split on edges and damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills starting to corrode

off side front tyre worn and split in tread on edges but not showing cords

partial cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

near side front tyre BADLY worn and split on edges and damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,340 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,737 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges and low on tread

near side front brake pads low

off side front brake disc worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 22,172 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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YL07 BFP is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFP, 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 BFP registered?

YL07 BFP is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 July 2007.

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