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SH57 XXU

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,181 mi
Last recorded89,181 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 XXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 89,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded but not weakend

Pass 25 May 2022 83,483 miles

Front sub frame surface corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 83,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front sub frame surface corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,298 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 80,298 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,314 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 75,314 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2019 71,628 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 71,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 66,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,019 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,359 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 48,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 43,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,803 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,282 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 34,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,337 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 25,336 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,852 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 16,852 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SH57 XXU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH57 XXU, 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 SH57 XXU registered?

SH57 XXU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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