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HJ57 VYE

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,963 mi
Last recorded92,963 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 VYE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 92,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

interior mirror perished

Fail 26 Nov 2025 92,963 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

interior mirror perished

Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low level ,may require attention

interior mirror perished

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,954 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION (4.13 (a) (i))

COOLING SYSTEM LOW LEVEL

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low level ,may require attention SOON

Fail 1 Dec 2023 79,954 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION (4.13 (a) (i))

COOLING SYSTEM LOW LEVEL

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil low level ,may require attention SOON

Pass 19 Nov 2022 72,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,956 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,862 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 57,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 39,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 36,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensated (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 33,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,978 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,250 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 24,250 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,075 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 VYE is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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