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YX07 OAL

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,591 mi
Last recorded116,591 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 OAL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,591 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 116,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 108,578 miles

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

sump slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,578 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre twisted has two large bulges/lumps on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes have a 29% imbalance limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/rear panel corroded and soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,578 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes have a 29% imbalance limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/rear panel corroded and soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,000 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 100,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,666 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 89,662 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 71,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn/scored

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

trims fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn/scored

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

trims fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,652 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,217 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag warning light displayed on dash

covers fitted to both floor pans inspection restricted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,914 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,871 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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YX07 OAL is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YX07 OAL, 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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YX07 OAL is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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