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EK57 VGP

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 102,117 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 102,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,198 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 91,197 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 85,773 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,313 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,046 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 74,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,048 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,248 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,519 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,029 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 45,966 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,546 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,509 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 VGP is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

EK57 VGP is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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