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OY57 HTV

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,836 mi
Last recorded146,836 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 HTV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 146,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 130,359 miles

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

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear baffles loose (6.1.2 (a))

both headligts cloudy

Fail 18 Jun 2022 117,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both front head lamp lenses cloudy

Coolant water bottle cap missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer baffles loose

Pass 30 Jun 2021 109,042 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 109,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,848 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 105,848 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 102,705 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 98,473 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,400 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 87,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp unadjustable (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,166 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,996 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 62,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 24 Sep 2013 61,670 miles

FRONT WIPERS, N/S/R TYRE CRACKS IN SIDE WALL

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,670 miles

FRONT WIPERS, N/S/R TYRE CRACKS IN SIDE WALL

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,352 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,964 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 40,963 miles

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

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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OY57 HTV is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY57 HTV, 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 OY57 HTV registered?

OY57 HTV is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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