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YR57 KJV

2007 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,185 mi
Last recorded105,185 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 105,185 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 89,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,602 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,588 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,347 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,356 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,302 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 48,189 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,283 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 KJV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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