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PY56 BYD

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,293 mi
Last recorded66,293 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 BYD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 66,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 49,161 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Underbody corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 49,161 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Underbody corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,985 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle + underbody corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,946 miles

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

Front steering rack slight weep of fluid

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 45,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle to body -- perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear -- behined heat shield & in w/arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle to body -- perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,648 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 40,648 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,256 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing becoming noisey

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,399 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to body slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

all tyres getting low on tread

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,098 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,935 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,923 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

headlight output is slightly reduced

Fail 18 Jan 2011 17,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

headlight output is slightly reduced

Pass 18 Jan 2010 11,436 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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PY56 BYD is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY56 BYD, 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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PY56 BYD is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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