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ML57 OVX

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,468 mi
Last recorded115,468 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 OVX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 115,468 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 115,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 98,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine and no oil on dipstick

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,309 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 87,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,297 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,887 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 51,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (2.7.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,269 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 47,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,350 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,695 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 35,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,295 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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ML57 OVX is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML57 OVX, 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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ML57 OVX is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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