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EF57 FLX

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,154 mi
Last recorded136,154 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FLX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 136,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 129,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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 15 Feb 2024 122,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 105,552 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,835 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nder trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,186 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,451 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,492 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2016 77,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,923 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,733 miles

both rear tyres badly perished 195/45/16

Pass 15 Dec 2012 48,006 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,074 miles

front brake pads around 70% worn

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 FLX is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FLX, 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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What year was EF57 FLX registered?

EF57 FLX is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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