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YR57 OOY

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,967 mi
Last recorded169,967 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 OOY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2023 169,967 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 164,473 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working and lens broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge and worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside heavy surface corrosion in places.

Fail 2 Apr 2022 164,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working and lens broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge and worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside heavy surface corrosion in places.

Pass 14 Apr 2021 158,262 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot floor corroded...

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

general corrosion around inner sills, rear chassis

Pass 25 Feb 2020 149,734 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,337 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 142,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 134,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,741 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,254 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 49,254 miles

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

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

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Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,991 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 OOY is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OOY, 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 OOY registered?

YR57 OOY is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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