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EK57 VGT

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VGT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,832 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 19 Dec 2025 99,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 94,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,101 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,176 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,349 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,173 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 71,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 66,519 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 66,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,200 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 59,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,456 miles

Rear tyres have pulsing tread wear

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,917 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 38,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,612 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,379 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,773 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 19,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VGT is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

EK57 VGT is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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The MOT history for EK57 VGT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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