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OV57 ERU

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 ERU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 98,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,637 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 90,637 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 83,026 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread scratched (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,848 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread scratched (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 63,288 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity BOTH (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 54,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,928 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,695 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,364 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 30,364 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,323 miles

n/s front anti roll bar drop link appears to be close to drive shaft

Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,124 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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OV57 ERU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV57 ERU, 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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What year was OV57 ERU registered?

OV57 ERU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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