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OV57 LCE

2007 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,485 mi
Last recorded139,485 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 LCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 139,485 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, rear, nearside, offside, inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 139,202 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, rear, nearside, offside, inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,614 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knuckle end (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 136,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 136,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure front left fixing adrift (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 132,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,311 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 109,007 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 98,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 98,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 87,879 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 87,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 82,554 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 82,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,351 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,876 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,216 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 LCE is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV57 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

OV57 LCE is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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