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SV57 DTO

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,834 mi
Last recorded132,834 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 DTO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 132,834 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to nearside rear shock not being attached. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Engine noisy and no means of checking oil. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken at top and not attached. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has several bald patches. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 124,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 May 2017 115,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 109,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 109,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 95,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 95,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 77,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2014 77,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,479 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 59,479 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,101 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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SV57 DTO is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV57 DTO, 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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SV57 DTO is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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