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LA56 VFX

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,028 mi
Last recorded111,028 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 VFX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 111,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lens cover missing

Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 107,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 101,922 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 101,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bolts undone (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed rip in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 92,408 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 92,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,489 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti-slip rubber worn on edge too metal (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2002 y o m Part Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old 2005 y o m Part Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2002 y o m Part Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 86,489 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti-slip rubber worn on edge too metal (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2002 y o m Part Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old 2005 y o m Part Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2002 y o m Part Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,688 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2020 82,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,171 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,171 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,507 miles

Rear no plate is in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear no plate is in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,652 miles

Rear no plate is in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2016 63,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front pads appear low

Rear no plate is in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,560 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Os rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,421 miles

Ns front and os rear tyres have worn to 2-3mm [175/65/14t]

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Ns front and os rear tyres have worn to 2-3mm [175/65/14t]

Fail 22 Jun 2013 43,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,262 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,254 miles

check tracking

ns rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 21,547 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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LA56 VFX is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 LA56 VFX, 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 LA56 VFX registered?

LA56 VFX is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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