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YR57 VCA

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,440 mi
Last recorded128,440 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 VCA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,440 miles

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

under body corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 128,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 127,302 miles

under body corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 127,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water bottle split (3.5 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 125,140 miles

under body corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,386 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,211 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 123,211 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 122,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,531 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 119,488 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 112,619 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 112,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,307 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,061 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,359 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 VCA is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black 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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR57 VCA 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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