2007 Mazda 2 · 9,928 MOT tests
2007 Mazda 2 reliability
2007 Mazda 2s fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 19 2 years (9,928 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 41.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 82,881
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,928
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.5% of tests fail here (88% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.5%
- Suspension16.6%
- Brakes9%
- Tyres8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.6%
- Steering5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.91%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.11%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.96%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.29%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.06%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.33%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.6%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.09%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mazda 2 reliable?
2007 Mazda 2s fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 19 2 years (9,928 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.91% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.11% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Mazda 2 shows 82,881 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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