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SH56 XKW

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,758 mi
Last recorded92,758 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XKW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,758 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 22 Oct 2025 92,750 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Age related underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Reversing light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,833 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,671 miles

reverse lights inop

Fail 3 Mar 2020 67,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights inop

Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,119 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,417 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,979 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,979 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,141 miles

both front tyres low

slight leak at coolant intake manifold

Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,141 miles

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

both front tyres low

slight leak at coolant intake manifold

Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,314 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,954 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 20,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,777 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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SH56 XKW is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SH56 XKW, 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 SH56 XKW registered?

SH56 XKW is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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