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YR57 VCK

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,467 mi
Last recorded120,467 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 120,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 120,451 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Blocked by camera. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,376 miles

Vehicle underbody and sills corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light - damaged, has water ingress

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,694 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust shield is loose

Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,913 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 83,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated exhaust still fully supported

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to detach

general corrosion underneath car body

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,029 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,844 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX BLOWING SLIGHTLY

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES & SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OFF ON OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN OFF ON BOTH EDGES & DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS - REQUIRES REPLACING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OFF ON INNER EDGE

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 5 Aug 2019 64,844 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX BLOWING SLIGHTLY

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES & SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OFF ON OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN OFF ON BOTH EDGES & DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS - REQUIRES REPLACING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OFF ON INNER EDGE

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,593 miles

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES & SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTING

UNABLE TI VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,593 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES & SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTING

UNABLE TI VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,200 miles

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,785 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,855 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)

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 VCK 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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

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

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