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FL57 GJU

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,240 mi
Last recorded113,240 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 GJU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 113,240 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 113,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 108,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,562 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 104,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,198 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 94,491 miles

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

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 88,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,868 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2019 85,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount sheared off (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2018 80,083 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 80,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield loose / rattling at fuel tank

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,690 miles

EML light on.

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,092 miles

engine management light on.

under shields fitted.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on.

under shields fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,612 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 57,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,091 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,574 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 36,363 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,958 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 12 Dec 2011 28,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blades slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 21,570 miles

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

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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FL57 GJU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL57 GJU, 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 FL57 GJU registered?

FL57 GJU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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