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AP57 FSO

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,934 mi
Last recorded93,934 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FSO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise nearside mirror case broken

advise rear subframe and suspension parts are corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 93,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise nearside mirror case broken

advise rear subframe and suspension parts are corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CASE BROKEN

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME AND UNDER VEHICLE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CASE BROKEN

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME AND UNDER VEHICLE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,489 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CASE BROKEN.

REAR SUSPENSION BED AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 80,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CASE BROKEN.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO INSIDE PATTERN. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION BED AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,554 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,813 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine sump

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,506 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 43,448 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,251 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 FSO is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP57 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

AP57 FSO is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is AP57 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 FSO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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