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DV57 HBU

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,232 mi
Last recorded152,232 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 HBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 152,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle severely corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 150,918 miles

inner sills corroded front and rear suspension corroded

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on insides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 146,428 miles

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

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

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

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

inner sills and subframes corroded but not significantly weakened

Fail 14 Aug 2023 146,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

inner sills and subframes corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 11 Aug 2022 138,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2021 132,764 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 132,764 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 127,906 miles

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

clutch slipping

exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,055 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 104,085 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,567 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres approaching legal limit

Fail 18 Aug 2015 86,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,751 miles

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,329 miles

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,670 miles

front pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Sep 2011 45,670 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,023 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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DV57 HBU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV57 HBU, 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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DV57 HBU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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