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KA57 LHZ

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,615 mi
Last recorded162,615 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 LHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 162,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2026 162,611 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 150,651 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 150,647 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,534 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 141,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 140,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 136,800 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 133,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 133,715 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 131,403 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil pan slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2019 131,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil pan slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 118,059 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 108,289 miles

slight play in offside steering

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 108,117 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in offside steering

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,526 miles

both nearside tyres sidewall damage

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,526 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt trapped (5.2.5a)

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

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

both nearside tyres sidewall damage

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,191 miles

both nearside tyres sidewall damage

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,280 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 57,233 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,672 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear tyre has light cracking along treads

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear tyre has light cracking along treads

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,422 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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KA57 LHZ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KA57 LHZ, 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 KA57 LHZ registered?

KA57 LHZ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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