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KA57 LJE

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,449 mi
Last recorded80,449 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 LJE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 80,449 miles

Brake pedal soft

Pass 16 Dec 2024 73,642 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 73,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,367 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 60,250 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heat shields loose

Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,101 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 51,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,222 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,181 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,199 miles

offside rear tyre has a minor cut in outer sidewall 195/45/16

Fail 25 Nov 2016 37,197 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

offside rear tyre has a minor cut in outer sidewall 195/45/16

Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,175 miles

nearside front tyre has a small split on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2015 34,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 cut in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre has a small split on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,783 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 27,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 24,165 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall 195/45/16

Fail 13 Dec 2012 24,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall 195/45/16

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,772 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear tyre perished and splitting outer shoulder 195/45/16

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,177 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 17,177 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack 195/45/16

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 LJE is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

KA57 LJE is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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