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AK57 YOW

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,880 mi
Last recorded71,880 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YOW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock asborder dust cover insecure

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner catching shock

Offside Front dust cover insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2025 71,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror class insecure in housing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock asborder dust cover insecure

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner catching shock

Offside Front dust cover insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,912 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 64,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 64,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,047 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 54,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 49,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 44,240 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 39,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 34,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 31,507 miles

Offside Front slight binding on rotation of wheel

Fail 14 Nov 2015 31,507 miles

Offside Front slight binding on rotation of wheel

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 28,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,826 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 25,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 22,297 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 18,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2010 12,862 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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AK57 YOW is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK57 YOW, 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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AK57 YOW is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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