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YR57 BVA

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,979 mi
Last recorded114,979 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 BVA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,979 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 109,654 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Both inner and outer sills heavily corroding

Both rear upper suspension radius arms corroding

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front number plate deteriorating

Front sub-frame corroding

Nearside front lower suspension arm corroding

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Offside rear brake discs pitted and scored

Offside rear lower suspension arm corroding

Rear sub-frame heavily corroding

Rear underside of vehicle heavily corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,244 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Offside mirror body damage

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

plastic over sills fitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2023 106,190 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Offside mirror body damage

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

plastic over sills fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2022 101,953 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front windscreen washer jets partially blocked

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both inner sills corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm corroding

offside front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,010 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken off but exhaust still supported

Front and rear suspension corroding

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Oil leaks

Underbody undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2021 99,010 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken off but exhaust still supported

Front and rear suspension corroding

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaks

Underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2020 96,165 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

engine oil sump pan corroding

exhaust mountings corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2020 96,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

engine oil sump pan corroding

exhaust mountings corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2019 93,005 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mounting areas slight corrosion and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,952 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Both rear coil springs corroding

Both rear tyres worn smooth to inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

underbody cover in underseal

Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,066 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills / floor area both sides (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,210 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 54,080 miles

off side rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 22 May 2013 54,080 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

off side rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 28 May 2012 45,998 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,691 miles

Nail in nsr outer sidewall/tread

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,013 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust centre silencer damaged

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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YR57 BVA is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YR57 BVA, 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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YR57 BVA is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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