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OE57 ETL

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,147 mi
Last recorded136,147 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 ETL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 136,147 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded by front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear exhaust silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 136,137 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded by front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear exhaust silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 127,378 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 127,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 124,509 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 123,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 122,883 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 122,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 117,838 miles

Both front strut gaiters deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2019 117,835 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edge alot (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has multiple cuts along the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 106,575 miles

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

Nearside MIRROR COVER MISSING

Offside Front Nail in tyre AND WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 106,575 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside MIRROR COVER MISSING

Offside Front Nail in tyre AND WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 97,732 miles

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

accident damage offside front

nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 9 May 2017 97,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

accident damage offside front

nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 3 May 2016 89,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm)(195 45 16 84v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm)(195 45 16 84v (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2016 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm)(195 45 16 84v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm)(195 45 16 84v (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,672 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,672 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 48,918 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,058 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,766 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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OE57 ETL is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OE57 ETL, 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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OE57 ETL is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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