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YR57 VAU

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,606 miles

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of the outer sills

Under body vehicle structure/rear sub frame/rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2025 113,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to cloudy headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to cloudy headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of the outer sills

Under body vehicle structure/rear sub frame/rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 103,393 miles

Corrosion and wear on exhaust system

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All inner sills/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,389 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 60,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,226 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 39,611 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 6 Sep 2018 39,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,595 miles

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

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

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,034 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)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides perishing and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,949 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 16 Sep 2010 12,647 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 VAU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR57 VAU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR57 VAU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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