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EK57 LFB

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,655 mi
Last recorded125,655 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 LFB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 125,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 119,978 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 115,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,760 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (sub frame ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,565 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 104,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,681 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 100,675 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating sponge {offside rear low effort} (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,490 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,561 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 86,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,609 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked yellow (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,757 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,766 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,600 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,362 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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EK57 LFB is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK57 LFB, 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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EK57 LFB is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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