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YR57 VAJ

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,669 mi
Last recorded128,669 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 128,669 miles

surface rust underbody

Fail 9 May 2026 128,669 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface rust underbody

Pass 30 May 2025 123,137 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 30 May 2025 123,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2025 123,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all of front and rear suspension corroded

all of underside corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,495 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,013 miles

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

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

general corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Jan 2023 119,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Aug 2021 118,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 116,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 110,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,700 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,938 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,786 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,106 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,242 miles

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

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 VAJ 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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

YR57 VAJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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