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GL56 XEY

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,432 mi
Last recorded145,432 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 XEY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 145,432 miles

Both side rear light lenses missing

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

Front exhaust flexi joint breaking up

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 145,432 miles

Both side rear light lenses missing

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

Front exhaust flexi joint breaking up

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 143,510 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi joint breaking up

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 143,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi joint breaking up

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 139,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm also cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi joint breaking up

Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 135,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,179 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2022 124,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2021 118,206 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,955 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 89,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,648 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Feb 2016 81,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,161 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 60,129 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,083 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 53,083 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 25,654 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 25,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XEY is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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