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AP57 COJ

2007 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,193 mi
Last recorded98,193 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 COJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 98,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,823 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 79,663 miles

suspension components have been under sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,216 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 5 Jul 2021 78,151 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,332 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,945 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2019 68,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,560 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and components (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

plastic under trays / sills restricting view

Fail 20 Apr 2018 60,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and components (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

plastic under trays / sills restricting view

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,853 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 33,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,340 miles

all tyres starting to crack between tread,rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,918 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,148 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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AP57 COJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP57 COJ, 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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AP57 COJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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