CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR57 OBL

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 OBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,578 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower gearbox mount deteriorating cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/cracked not showing white light rear

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 3mm

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 93,573 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high breather pipe split (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower gearbox mount deteriorating cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/cracked not showing white light rear

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 3mm

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 88,177 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch is worn and bitting point is too high

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 May 2022 83,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 83,562 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 77,132 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 77,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 70,785 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 66,960 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 66,952 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper damage

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,652 miles

Nearside rear corner is damaged, but there ane no sharp edges.

Nearside rear lamp body is cracked, but doesn`t effect the function.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,765 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge but still legal for mot purpose

Fail 20 Sep 2011 18,765 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge but still legal for mot purpose

Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,139 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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR57 OBL is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR57 OBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR57 OBL?

You can check the full history of LR57 OBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR57 OBL registered?

LR57 OBL is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is LR57 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 OBL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR57 OBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR57 OBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.