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NL57 URF

2007 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,156 mi
Last recorded118,156 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 URF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 118,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jun 2021 118,156 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2020 113,319 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing as slight play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 13 May 2020 113,317 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing as slight play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 31 May 2019 101,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively just met requirements (1.2.1 (e))

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

chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 17 May 2018 87,158 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 87,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,174 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm slides up and down on back bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm slides up and down on back bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,162 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracked on the sidewalls

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,430 miles

traction control light is on the dash

Fail 11 Sep 2012 33,297 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

traction control light is on the dash

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

traction control light on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,606 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 URF is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL57 URF, 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 NL57 URF registered?

NL57 URF is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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