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SL57 CME

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,446 mi
Last recorded102,446 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 CME
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 102,446 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 102,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,374 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 92,363 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,448 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 76,414 miles

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,182 miles

advise : heavy under body surface corrsion

Fail 28 Aug 2020 73,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise : heavy under body surface corrsion

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,259 miles

advise : under body/suspension heavy surface corrsion

Fail 30 Aug 2019 67,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise : under body/suspension heavy surface corrsion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,659 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 63,659 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,889 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 56,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 53,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,792 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,033 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 47,025 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,860 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s mirror not locked

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,971 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,135 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 36,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,728 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 20 Sep 2010 27,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls NOT SHOWING CORED

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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SL57 CME is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL57 CME, 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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SL57 CME is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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