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LV57 MBY

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,767 mi
Last recorded115,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 MBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 115,767 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 115,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge--195/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 101,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 84,995 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 84,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Movement in strut shaft (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 68,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 68,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 62,861 miles

exhaust corroded

front inner brake pads look thin unable to fully assess

Pass 2 Jan 2020 60,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,908 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 51,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 49,081 miles

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 26 Sep 2017 49,081 miles

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

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,352 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front brake pads worn

rear silencer heat shield broken away and sitting on top of silencer

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,276 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 41,276 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,228 miles

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

cuts in offside rear tyrewall

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,175 miles

both rear tyres worn on inneredges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,576 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,205 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,119 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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LV57 MBY is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LV57 MBY, 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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LV57 MBY is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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