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PY57 FBC

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 FBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,501 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 86,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount is detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,775 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 79,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,087 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 75,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,863 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,413 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,672 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,754 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 35,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,501 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 28,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,839 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,052 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PY57 FBC is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY57 FBC, 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 PY57 FBC registered?

PY57 FBC is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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