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HG57 EJL

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,031 mi
Last recorded133,031 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 EJL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 133,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front OUTER SILL

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 133,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP MOUNTING (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front OUTER SILL

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,154 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OUTER BODY SILL

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,600 miles

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

slight crossion all round

Fail 30 Oct 2023 124,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

slight crossion all round

Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

osf sill front damged

slight croosion all round

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 115,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,944 miles

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

Offside Front sill damge

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2018 112,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front sill damge

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,140 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill area damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2017 111,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill area damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 105,357 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2015 93,420 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 125,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,015 miles

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

o/s/f outer sill damage

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,332 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 70,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,679 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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HG57 EJL is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HG57 EJL, 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 HG57 EJL registered?

HG57 EJL is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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