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SH56 XLZ

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 63,996 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 62,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,409 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 59,408 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner end split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 55,948 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 55,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 55,947 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 53,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,890 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm / cracking in tread

slight sticking front strut top bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,543 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,146 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,107 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,643 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked and slightly mishapen

Fail 14 Nov 2013 29,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre cracked and slightly mishapen

Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,662 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,996 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 20 Nov 2010 19,959 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 4 Mar 2010 17,929 miles

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

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 XLZ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc 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 SH56 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

SH56 XLZ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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