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SL07 OHU

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,125 mi
Last recorded118,125 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 OHU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 118,125 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rusty underside

Pass 8 Oct 2022 109,484 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 109,237 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 99,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,191 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,577 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 81,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,981 miles

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

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

Rear no plate delaminated

exhaust system rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2018 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear no plate delaminated

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system rusty

front flexi section of exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filler neck pipes rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2017 74,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system rusty

front flexi section of exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filler neck pipes rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,632 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2016 73,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust support bracket (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,639 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 65,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,507 miles

slight play in front wiper linkage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,300 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,595 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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SL07 OHU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc 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 SL07 OHU, 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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SL07 OHU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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