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KY57 OBM

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,541 mi
Last recorded116,541 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 OBM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,541 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2024 100,213 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,198 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,368 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 89,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,609 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,082 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 79,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,293 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 75,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,115 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 70,115 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers blade split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,303 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,063 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON EDGE AND MISHAPEN

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,072 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,931 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 116,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,693 miles

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

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

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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KY57 OBM is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KY57 OBM, 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 KY57 OBM registered?

KY57 OBM is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is KY57 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY57 OBM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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