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HJ57 KGF

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,206 mi
Last recorded135,206 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 KGF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 135,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2025 135,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mirror damaged

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,041 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocker covers deterioted

front reg plate discoloured

Fail 18 Jan 2024 128,041 miles

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocker covers deterioted

front reg plate discoloured

Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,570 miles

ABS pump has slight seepage oil

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 122,570 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ABS pump has slight seepage oil

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,785 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,136 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 95,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,360 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 87,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm nailed (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,269 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,269 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre heavily perished

windscreen marked

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 8 Mar 2016 71,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre heavily perished

windscreen marked

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,593 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,671 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,671 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,291 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated and split. no cords exposed

Fail 22 Feb 2013 51,291 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated and split. no cords exposed

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,947 miles

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,229 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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HJ57 KGF is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ57 KGF, 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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HJ57 KGF is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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