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MW57 AFE

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,673 mi
Last recorded118,673 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 AFE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 118,673 miles

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

corrosion to the underside in places

Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,230 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 109,230 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 99,749 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 99,727 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 89,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 69,910 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively plus o/side front (1.2.1 (e))

n/side front tyre has small cracks in the outer wall

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,600 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,612 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 46,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,767 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,767 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,475 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,826 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2012 24,905 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 14,984 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2010 14,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

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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MW57 AFE is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MW57 AFE, 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 MW57 AFE registered?

MW57 AFE is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is MW57 AFE safe to buy?

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