2007 Mazda 3 · 19,927 MOT tests
2007 Mazda 3 reliability
2007 Mazda 3s fail 48.1% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 3 years (19,927 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 3s: 31.9%)
- 48.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 3s: 31.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 100,243
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,927
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 24.3% of tests fail here (44% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mazda 3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.9%
- Suspension24.3%
- Brakes9.7%
- Tyres8.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.2%
- Body, chassis and structure6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 9.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.72%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.05%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.4%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.14%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.8%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (14.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.03%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mazda 3 reliable?
2007 Mazda 3s fail 48.1% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 3 years (19,927 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mazda 3 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (9.25% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.72% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (5.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mazda 3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mazda 3 shows 100,243 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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