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GU57 PDO

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,888 mi
Last recorded103,888 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 PDO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,888 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel front lower inner steering rack showing signs of free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear o/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear under side of vehicle body and lower subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 30 Sep 2025 103,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front n/s inner tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel front lower inner steering rack showing signs of free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear o/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear under side of vehicle body and lower subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 27 Sep 2024 94,717 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 94,716 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,158 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold but meets mot requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough at steering u j (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 87,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system fouling spring fouling body on lock to lock when on wheels (2.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold but meets mot requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough at steering u j (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 85,650 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 83,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 83,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 77,784 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,198 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 67,198 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,653 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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GU57 PDO is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU57 PDO, 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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GU57 PDO is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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