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SM57 LPN

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 LPN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 97,965 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,076 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 94,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 83,873 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,662 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 79,661 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

middle exhaust heat shield insecure. engine oil leak below dip stick.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 68,657 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 68,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,157 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres have perishing cracks within treads

Fail 3 Jan 2017 47,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres have perishing cracks within treads

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,809 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 28,949 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,298 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,974 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 17,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,604 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 LPN is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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