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YS07 VPJ

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,019 mi
Last recorded88,019 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 VPJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,019 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 88,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,121 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 83,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,937 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,560 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sids (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 65,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 65,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,140 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))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 62,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,812 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres tread worn low on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,785 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyre size 165/65r15 front tyre size 195/65 r15

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,737 miles

both rear tyres cracking / perishing between tread

front wipers slow to clear screen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,058 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,491 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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YS07 VPJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YS07 VPJ, 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 YS07 VPJ registered?

YS07 VPJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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