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KB57 NLR

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,831 mi
Last recorded139,831 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 NLR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 139,831 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,378 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 126,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,971 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 115,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 106,257 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 106,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,682 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 87,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 73,762 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 73,758 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2016 64,062 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,522 miles

All four tyres perished.

Auxiliary belt cracking.

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Number plate light cover missing.

Nearside front headlamp light cracked.

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre looks to be low on pressure.

Rear seat belts not inspected, child seats fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front headlamp has small cracks in lens

Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,130 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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KB57 NLR is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KB57 NLR, 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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KB57 NLR is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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