Mazda 2 (2007)
2007 Mazda 2
CarHunch analysed 5,046 real MOT records for the 2007 Mazda 2.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Mazda 2 falls slightly below the UK average with a 77.8% first-time pass rate, and the high proportion of vehicles that have ever recorded a dangerous defect (42.2%) is a genuine concern for buyers—that's significantly higher than typical and suggests structural or safety issues have cropped up in this generation. Petrol models fare marginally better at 78.1% than diesels at 75.2%, but the difference is modest.
At 56,366 miles median for a 17-year-old car, these vehicles are running well within normal expectations, yet they're still accumulating 3.97 failures per test on average—pointing to wear rather than manufacturing flaw. The 22.1 advisories per vehicle suggest niggling consumable wear (brakes, suspension, trim) rather than catastrophic problems, but before buying one of these, have a trusted mechanic inspect the undercarriage and suspension geometry carefully, given the dangerous defect history.
The 2007 Mazda 2 has a decent first-time pass rate (77.9%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 5,046 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 5,046 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.
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Before you buy a 2007 Mazda 2
Based on MOT data from 5,046 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (92%) | 4,650 | 78.1% | 3.97 |
| Diesel (8%) | 396 | 75.2% | 3.91 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 145,914 Mazda 2 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Mazda 2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle 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 thinning — 47% of 2007 Mazda 2s are still active.
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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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