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EF57 CEX

2007 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,961 mi
Last recorded120,961 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 CEX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 120,961 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle/Beam NS & OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Slight Corrosion To Rear Components

Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,540 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 106,544 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 106,544 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to rear

Fail 18 Mar 2022 96,091 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to rear

Pass 13 Aug 2021 91,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,654 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,537 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 77,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,552 miles

rear road wheels slight damage

slight play in osf and nsf balljoints

Fail 21 Jan 2019 75,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear road wheels slight damage

slight play in osf and nsf balljoints

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,178 miles

n/s/r tyre mishaped

Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre mishaped

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,342 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre mishaped

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,210 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged both rear inner (4.2.A.1a)

unable to see front brake pad thickness clearly

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully check outer body sills due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,444 miles

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

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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EF57 CEX is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc 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 EF57 CEX, 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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EF57 CEX is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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