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SA57 OVU

2007 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,581 mi
Last recorded134,581 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 OVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 134,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings at strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 120,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 108,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 108,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,569 miles

bonnet release cable faulty

Fail 13 Oct 2016 97,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release cable faulty

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,336 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 86,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,174 miles

fuel injector(s) leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2014 75,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel injector(s) leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,842 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,676 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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SA57 OVU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SA57 OVU, 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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SA57 OVU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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