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YR57 KJY

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,031 mi
Last recorded131,031 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 KJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 131,031 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrossion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,349 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrossion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,858 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,782 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 112,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,257 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 110,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 97,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 97,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 88,265 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 88,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,880 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle in places , steering, suspension ext

hand brake only 16 % effort , req at least 16 % to pass mot

Fail 11 Mar 2016 82,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle in places , steering, suspension ext

hand brake only 16 % effort , req at least 16 % to pass mot

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,370 miles

both rear springs heavily corroded at base of spring cup

front brake pads look low on material

nsr tyre scrubbing on inner edge

osr tyre rubber starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,126 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 Sep 2010 32,509 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 KJY is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YR57 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR57 KJY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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