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YY56 UVA

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,349 mi
Last recorded132,349 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 UVA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 132,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner wheel arch areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper and lower fog light surround damaged - no sharp edge hazard

Nearside Rear body panel/pillar damaged - plastic sill cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. no lock out achieved - advise brake diagnostic check (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rods/arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/extensions and floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill areas - especially at trailing arm mount points - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arch top shock mount areas - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

corrosion to rear

inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

corrosion to rear

inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,246 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,110 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount broke

Fail 13 Mar 2017 128,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,966 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 117,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 24 Feb 2015 103,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,801 miles

centre rear spot light not working.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 88,801 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,067 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TCS/DSC lamp displayed

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,539 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn at inner shoulder and cracked in treads

offside front tyre heavily worn at inner shoulder

Fail 14 Feb 2012 56,526 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn at inner shoulder and cracked in treads

offside front tyre heavily worn at inner shoulder

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,188 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and also wearing uneven.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and also wearing uneven.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,379 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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YY56 UVA is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY56 UVA, 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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YY56 UVA is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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