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AV07 EDR

2007 Mazda 3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,469 mi
Last recorded100,469 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 EDR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 100,469 miles

General corrosion to vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Some front brake imbalance - not excessive

Fail 24 Apr 2023 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

General corrosion to vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Some front brake imbalance - not excessive

Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,395 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 94,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 89,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 84,583 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 84,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,600 miles

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 1 May 2018 75,441 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 70,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre repaired in two places badly & has a deep cut to cords

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under trays fitted & sill covers

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,312 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,365 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,348 miles

rear tyres showing age

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,424 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,755 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 EDR is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV07 EDR, 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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AV07 EDR is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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