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GV57 VWJ

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,924 mi
Last recorded157,924 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 157,924 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 157,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 153,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 149,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has been filled

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 149,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has been filled

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 145,083 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 145,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 140,366 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 140,366 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 135,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 125,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,377 miles

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

multi v. belt perish

no oil shown on dipstick, topped up for test.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 111,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

multi v. belt perish

no oil shown on dipstick, topped up for test.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 94,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,118 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,495 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,305 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,596 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 58,595 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,471 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,037 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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GV57 VWJ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc 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 GV57 VWJ, 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 GV57 VWJ registered?

GV57 VWJ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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