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EK57 LFU

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,459 mi
Last recorded79,459 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 LFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,459 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,748 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 75,748 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,282 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,011 miles

free play in both steering inner joints

Fail 30 Sep 2016 62,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

free play in both steering inner joints

Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper rubbers spliting but still clearing screen

Fail 20 Sep 2013 49,061 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper rubbers spliting but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 185/55/15

offside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 185/55/15

Fail 6 Oct 2010 27,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LFU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK57 LFU, 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 EK57 LFU registered?

EK57 LFU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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