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SL57 JMV

2007 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 JMV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive @ oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 104,005 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive @ oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 100,374 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle both trailing legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,048 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 89,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x 2 (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,192 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,280 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 64,280 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,495 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 45,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SL57 JMV is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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