MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside corroded allover
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Back box split (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside corroded allover
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion under the vehicle , suspension components..
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both And Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion under the vehicle , suspension components..
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both And Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
both off side and nearside floor pan corroded but not in a perscribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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YY56 VTL is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VTL, 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 VTL is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 February 2007.
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