Mazda 2 (2007)
2007 Mazda 2
CarHunch analysed 5,046 real MOT records for the 2007 Mazda 2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2007 Mazda 2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 4,650 | 78.1% | 3.97 |
| Diesel (8%) | 396 | 75.2% | 3.91 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Mazda 2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Mazda 2 vehicles fall between 40,639 and 72,721 miles.
2007 Mazda 2 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,229 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Mazda 2
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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44.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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37.7%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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33.3%
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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32.6%
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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