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DE57 ZCL

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,800 mi
Last recorded105,800 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 ZCL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 105,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,972 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,548 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 94,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,303 miles

"imbalance" noted at rear brakes during RBT

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight deterioration at offside and nearside headlamp lenses

Pass 14 Dec 2018 94,204 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

general underbody surface corrosion including mechanical components

Fail 14 Dec 2018 94,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

general underbody surface corrosion including mechanical components

Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,111 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion including mechanical components

offside and nearside wiper blades splitting

offside rear tyre sidewall/tread cracking and edge wearing

wheel trims, underbody and part lower sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 84,542 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 84,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have outer edge wear.

rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

slight imbalance at rear brakes during RBT test.

vehicle levels/pressures low [topped up].

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2012 41,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & close to legal limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,915 miles

Play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 22,921 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Undertrays fitted.

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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DE57 ZCL is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE57 ZCL, 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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DE57 ZCL is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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