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HJ57 VZK

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,685 mi
Last recorded91,685 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 VZK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,685 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 91,684 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,777 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 88,777 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,013 miles

Nearside Door Mirror case damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread low / balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking / Slightly Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Areas of main tread at 1.9 mm , secondary tread low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread low / balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note ; Wiper split , rear

Note ; |Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 74,927 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note ; Wiper split , rear

Note ; |Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,014 miles

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,981 miles

Engine ; Oil level low

Note ; Main beam headlamps aim was low , bulbs were not fitted correctly , refitted. Note ; Bulb covers missing

Note ; P.A.S. / Ancillary drive belt cracking

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Registration ; Front plate damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2019 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal just contacting disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front , 16 % ,Nearside performance lower

Engine ; Oil level low

Note ; Main beam headlamps aim was low , bulbs were not fitted correctly , refitted. Note ; Bulb covers missing

Note ; P.A.S. / Ancillary drive belt cracking

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Registration ; Front plate damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,563 miles

tread depths: both front on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 53,563 miles

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

tread depths: both front on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box deteriating

unable to insp rear os tyre valve as wheel trim fitted incorrectly

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,542 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 23,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 22,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,378 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,426 miles

Oil leak

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 VZK is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VZK, 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 VZK is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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