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AP57 CPV

2007 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,979 mi
Last recorded116,979 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 CPV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 116,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 115,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 115,555 miles

Emissions not tested too much smoke emitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 113,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 108,249 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge

rear shock absorber covers loose

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2019 108,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge

rear shock absorber covers loose

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres very low on inner edges

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 89,955 miles

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 89,954 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 80,871 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

lip on front brake discs

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,807 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 57,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,101 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,811 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 CPV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AP57 CPV, 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 AP57 CPV registered?

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

Is AP57 CPV safe to buy?

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