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MT57 VMX

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,845 mi
Last recorded94,845 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 VMX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 94,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 94,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 87,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 87,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 85,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 82,556 miles

Alternator belt cracked

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 28 Mar 2023 82,554 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt cracked

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,743 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 76,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,744 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 71,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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Fail 20 Jan 2020 66,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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Pass 30 Jan 2019 60,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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Fail 30 Jan 2019 60,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,366 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,952 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,654 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,854 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,435 miles

nsf tyre sidewall has deep cuts (no cords showing)

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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MT57 VMX is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 MT57 VMX, 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 MT57 VMX registered?

MT57 VMX is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is MT57 VMX safe to buy?

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