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YP57 SYU

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,579 mi
Last recorded100,579 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 SYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 100,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills, chassis and floor has onset of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

sump rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,308 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner and outer sills rusting

rear suspension bed and arms corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,004 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 93,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,122 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 85,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,000 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,319 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,330 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,842 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 73,842 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,459 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,314 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,236 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 61,236 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,758 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 43,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,756 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,286 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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YP57 SYU 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 68.2%.

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 YP57 SYU, 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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YP57 SYU is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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