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KY57 TLU

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,210 mi
Last recorded153,210 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 TLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 153,210 miles

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

Nearside mirror back damaged

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

Offside headlamp wiring damaged

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

reverse lights not working

Fail 21 Oct 2025 153,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction knock sensor fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside mirror back damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp wiring damaged

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 150,197 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2023 145,561 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 141,305 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 141,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached Heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 135,882 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 134,225 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 134,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,908 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 126,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 113,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 100,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil sump is rotten and leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2016 88,208 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 88,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder.also low tread. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2015 74,877 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 74,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,046 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 18,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,000 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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KY57 TLU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KY57 TLU, 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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KY57 TLU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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