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YS56 RJZ

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,323 mi
Last recorded111,323 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 RJZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 111,323 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 111,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 104,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 104,141 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,953 miles

general corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 7 Feb 2024 97,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,818 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,906 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 82,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,329 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 74,296 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,519 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 69,492 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,650 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,042 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,188 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 9,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,723 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 6,723 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 6,424 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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YS56 RJZ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS56 RJZ, 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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YS56 RJZ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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