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SO56 GGU

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,857 mi
Last recorded59,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 GGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,857 miles

damage to front bumper and tapped up

Pass 5 Feb 2021 56,101 miles

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

front bumper damaged o/s

Fail 4 Feb 2021 56,100 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

front bumper damaged o/s

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper slight damage both corners

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and outer edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,053 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2018 47,100 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,522 miles

Brake pipes copper slipped

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 44,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust heat shields insecure causing rattle

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,534 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe is slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

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

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

Outer hand brake cables corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 35,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,189 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,185 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,651 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 28,604 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,091 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 13,096 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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SO56 GGU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO56 GGU, 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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SO56 GGU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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