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SL57 FBX

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 FBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 91,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,806 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 84,806 miles

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,875 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,754 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 79,747 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is splitting around tread pattern and tyre out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,811 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 76,811 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting is broken. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting is broken. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer tyre wall has a cut but no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 66,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 66,382 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,578 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 64,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,425 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged no inner structure

Slight exhaust blow

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged no inner structure

Slight exhaust blow

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,781 miles

Both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Offside front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,068 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack inbetween tread

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,081 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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SL57 FBX is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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