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YR57 KJU

2007 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,432 mi
Last recorded168,432 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 KJU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 168,432 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 157,309 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 157,309 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear brake disc damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2015 140,345 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 140,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front disc heavlly worn

rear disc very poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2014 121,807 miles

front disc worn & front pads 3000 miles

Fail 6 Oct 2014 121,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front disc worn & front pads 3000 miles

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,426 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,484 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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YR57 KJU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJU, 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 YR57 KJU registered?

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

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