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GJ57 LZW

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,614 mi
Last recorded115,614 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 LZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 115,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,580 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 112,902 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 110,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 110,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,317 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 105,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 103,076 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,844 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,844 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,846 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,391 miles

Boot release switch in-op.

Both front brake discs worn/lipped & brake pads worn.

Both n/s outer tyre walls damaged.

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GJ57 LZW is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ57 LZW, 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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GJ57 LZW is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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