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KU57 GZJ

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 GZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 88,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition - heavily cracked & edges worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside & components corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside starting to bind (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle & components corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2025 84,044 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine noises (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside starting to bind (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle & components corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,035 miles

Battery light on

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Signs of corrosion to body/ components @rear

Pass 21 Feb 2023 75,309 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,408 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 69,331 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in centre pipe next to hanger (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust gasses blowing in engine compartment (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine injectors appear to be leaking within cylinder head

Fail 13 Aug 2019 64,623 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine injectors appear to be leaking within cylinder head

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,003 miles

General corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,464 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,998 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,799 miles

Rear tyres split in tread.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,094 miles

Rear tyres perished and split in tread.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s n/s rear tyres have cracks in tread face

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,299 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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KU57 GZJ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU57 GZJ, 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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KU57 GZJ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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