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GL56 XEX

2007 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,370 mi
Last recorded72,370 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 XEX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 72,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 72,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 64,861 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 64,539 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 64,538 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,911 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,310 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 60,310 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,968 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,814 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,985 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 44,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,436 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,281 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 26,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 22,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,402 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,072 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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GL56 XEX is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL56 XEX, 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 GL56 XEX registered?

GL56 XEX is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is GL56 XEX safe to buy?

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