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EF57 CGE

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,429 mi
Last recorded118,429 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 CGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 118,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipes front and back slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion on inner sills , front and back

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge , and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 115,053 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to flexi hoses has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,025 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts corroded at connection to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,838 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 96,793 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts corroded at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 96,793 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts corroded at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,030 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,670 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,699 miles

Both Headlight images deteriorating

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 81,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Headlight images deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,484 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,484 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,231 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)

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,092 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,985 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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EF57 CGE is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CGE, 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 CGE is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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