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FM57 LEJ

2007 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,194 mi
Last recorded87,194 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 LEJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,197 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,838 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shocker mount perscribed areas corroded not excessive

rear axle mount perscribed areas corroded not excessive

rear exhaust heat sheild missing above rear silencer

Fail 3 Nov 2023 74,838 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat sheild (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shocker mount perscribed areas corroded not excessive

rear axle mount perscribed areas corroded not excessive

rear exhaust heat sheild missing above rear silencer

Pass 9 Nov 2022 70,257 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Offside Rear boot floor and lower arch corroded not considerd excessive

both rear axle swivel bushes deteriorated

exhaust heat sheild missing at rear

Fail 9 Nov 2022 70,257 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear boot floor and lower arch corroded not considerd excessive

both rear axle swivel bushes deteriorated

exhaust heat sheild missing at rear

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2021 65,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower boot floor coroded and holed within 30cm of upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,304 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 60,304 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,987 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 52,939 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,735 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,895 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 26,584 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,213 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 17,718 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 14,149 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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FM57 LEJ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM57 LEJ, 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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FM57 LEJ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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