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YY07 FON

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,906 mi
Last recorded87,906 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 FON
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,906 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres very heavy wear on inner edges

general underbody corrosion in places

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,241 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2012 77,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,777 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,159 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 43,627 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 43,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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YY07 FON is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY07 FON, 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 YY07 FON registered?

YY07 FON is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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