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HJ57 VEP

2007 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,125 mi
Last recorded45,125 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 VEP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 45,125 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 45,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 37,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 32,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,802 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,194 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 17,292 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres Getting Low With Damaged/Perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 16,101 miles

Front Wipers Dragging On Screen - O/S/F Wiper Split Ends

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit - Cuts Also Present In Both Outer Sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 14,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged - no cords exposed. 3.5mm tread depth

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,082 miles

Front tyres kerb damage - no cords showing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 12,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres kerb damage - no cords showing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,491 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 8,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small cuts to both rear tyre sidewalls

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,753 miles

Small cuts to both rear tyre sidewalls

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2011 6,415 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 5,693 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 VEP is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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