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EJ57 NBZ

2007 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

98,278 mi
Last recorded98,278 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 NBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,278 miles

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

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

surface rust to underside

Fail 25 Feb 2026 98,277 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

surface rust to underside

Pass 21 Feb 2025 95,856 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 95,853 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,335 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 92,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,885 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 88,885 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,886 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 84,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,418 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 80,418 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,818 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,772 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded in place. ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end corroding in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack rod inner ball joint play,should replace.

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure, should secure.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 75,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp lens tarnished,can clean. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp lens tarnished,can clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded in place. ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end corroding in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack rod inner ball joint play,should replace.

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure, should secure.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,386 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 69,385 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,064 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 63,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,765 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 56,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,941 miles

n/s/r tyre heavily perished in tread area and 7 years old

o/s/f tyre heavily perished in tread area

o/s/r tyre heavily perished in tread area

Fail 29 Oct 2015 49,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre heavily perished in tread area and 7 years old

o/s/f tyre heavily perished in tread area

o/s/r tyre heavily perished in tread area

Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,635 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 41,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 36,098 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,098 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,997 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 24,867 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,519 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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EJ57 NBZ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 EJ57 NBZ, 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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EJ57 NBZ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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