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PL07 MXZ

2007 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,547 mi
Last recorded97,547 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 MXZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,547 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 97,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,480 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 91,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

underside and body has corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2021 85,292 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers fitted

underside and body has corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside has corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2018 74,831 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

underside has corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,439 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 67,439 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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 28 Nov 2016 58,952 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,588 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,285 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,196 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,365 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 17,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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PL07 MXZ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 PL07 MXZ, 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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PL07 MXZ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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