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L3 UTY

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

68,906 mi
Last recorded68,906 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 UTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,906 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 68,906 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure bracket broken off (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 67,117 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 67,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 65,395 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 65,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 62,971 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 62,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,135 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 60,080 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,884 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,076 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,408 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,789 miles

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

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

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

general under body, sub-frame and steering/suspension corrosion.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,289 miles

windscreen has a crack around mirror mounting area-not affecting any view.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 47,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens wet on inside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

windscreen has a crack around mirror mounting area-not affecting any view.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,004 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 43,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,436 miles

Offside headlamp has considerable moisture inside,causing condensation on lens

Fail 20 Oct 2015 40,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp has considerable moisture inside,causing condensation on lens

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,298 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,050 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 25,050 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 18,957 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 18,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 12,605 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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L3 UTY is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 L3 UTY, 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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L3 UTY is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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