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AV07 EDF

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,013 mi
Last recorded77,013 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 EDF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 77,013 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bushs worn and starting to rub on frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bushs worn and starting to rub on frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail has failed (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged signs of being ran on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi slight has blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 63,182 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,406 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 51,406 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,333 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,316 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 41,977 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 41,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 39,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 36,180 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread not exposing cords

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2014 25,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,763 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 21 Mar 2012 17,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,624 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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AV07 EDF is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV07 EDF, 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 AV07 EDF registered?

AV07 EDF is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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