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NL57 UBH

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,179 mi
Last recorded119,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 UBH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 119,179 miles

General underside corrosion due to vehicle age.

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 119,115 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded, not considered to be excessive

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 118,854 miles

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

chassis, underbody, steering, suspension and brake components corroded and deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 118,071 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (various/throughout) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,292 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 109,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the wheel cylinder to the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the wheel cylinder to the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,948 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 100,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,761 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 94,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,692 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,952 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust heat shield condition

knock from steering column

rear o/s tyre cracks in side walls

Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,950 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust heat shield condition

knock from steering column

rear o/s tyre cracks in side walls

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s and o/s tyres retreads

rear o/s tyre cut in tread

steering column shaft/universal joint noise

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s and o/s tyres retreads

rear o/s tyre cut in tread

steering column shaft/universal joint noise

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,339 miles

o/s rear tyre cut in tread.

winter tyres fitted to front wheels only.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,900 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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NL57 UBH is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NL57 UBH, 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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NL57 UBH is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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