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YY07 FOT

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,125 mi
Last recorded79,125 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 FOT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. strip and clean (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blown (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,028 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil level low

Exhaust rear mounting hanger deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside rear brake anti rattle spring incorrectly fitted . Nearside rear missing

Offside rear light unit damaged (all lamps still operational)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 71,920 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil level low

Exhaust rear mounting hanger deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside rear brake anti rattle spring incorrectly fitted . Nearside rear missing

Offside rear light unit damaged (all lamps still operational)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside headlamp unit mountings damaged still secure at time of test

Offside rear light unit has damage to outer lense not affecting operation of lights at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2014 64,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside headlamp unit mountings damaged still secure at time of test

Offside rear light unit has damage to outer lense not affecting operation of lights at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

offside rear coil spring tail is broken

vehicle geometry check may be required

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,910 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,572 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 33,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 33,868 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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YY07 FOT is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FOT, 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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YY07 FOT is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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