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SM57 DVR

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 DVR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 115,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Wing heavily corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,128 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 99,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,271 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 87,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL metal brake pipes, to all brake flexy hose joints/unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 77,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL metal brake pipes, to all brake flexy hose joints/unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Caliper bolts to pad carrier slides clearly loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,480 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 66,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,298 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 61,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,265 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 58,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,247 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 55,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,178 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 52,323 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 52,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,649 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 39,700 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,700 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,987 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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SM57 DVR is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM57 DVR, 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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SM57 DVR is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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