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AU07 OSM

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,196 mi
Last recorded151,196 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 OSM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 151,196 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Door heavily corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 144,949 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 144,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 131,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 131,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 123,702 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 120,533 miles

Exhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated, Also has a Minor Leak of Gases.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, N/S Driveshaft Seal Showing Signs of a Previous Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside Front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Heavily Cracked/Perished and Wearing Close to Legal Limit on Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Stone Chips to 'A' Zone Not Exceeding 10mm and Passenger Swept Area Not Exceeding 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 120,514 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated, Also has a Minor Leak of Gases.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, N/S Driveshaft Seal Showing Signs of a Previous Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside Front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Heavily Cracked/Perished and Wearing Close to Legal Limit on Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Stone Chips to 'A' Zone Not Exceeding 10mm and Passenger Swept Area Not Exceeding 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,018 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 115,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,460 miles

Rear exhaust bracket adrift still secure

Pass 1 Mar 2016 103,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 25 Feb 2015 97,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine oil low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 87,724 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 78,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 64,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 51,074 miles

both front tyres badly cutting off on inside edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,380 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AU07 OSM is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,555 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU07 OSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU07 OSM is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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