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SC56 GMU

2007 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,839 mi
Last recorded54,839 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 GMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,839 miles

Front brake discs worn on inside face

Front flexy pipe ends coroded

Offside Front steering arm slight lift

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 54,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front brake discs worn on inside face

Front flexy pipe ends coroded

Offside Front steering arm slight lift

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,128 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front discs corroded

front flexi deteriating

Fail 27 Jul 2023 51,125 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front discs corroded

front flexi deteriating

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,997 miles

a lot of surface corrosion of front rear suspension and floor

offside front tyre has cracks on tread

rear heat shield loose

surface corrosion of brake pipes front to rear and nearside rear

Fail 10 Aug 2022 46,996 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

a lot of surface corrosion of front rear suspension and floor

offside front tyre has cracks on tread

rear heat shield loose

surface corrosion of brake pipes front to rear and nearside rear

Pass 5 Aug 2021 43,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 43,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,252 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack and pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,483 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 37,476 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear corroded above handbrake cable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,524 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 34,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,915 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,069 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 24,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,728 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,621 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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SC56 GMU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SC56 GMU, 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 SC56 GMU registered?

SC56 GMU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is SC56 GMU safe to buy?

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