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PF57 ZXR

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 ZXR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,459 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear axle beam/ trailing arm bushes detreated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both Front to Rear ()

N/S/F wing mirror back missing, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still functions correctly

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 87,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear axle beam/ trailing arm bushes detreated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both Front to Rear ()

N/S/F wing mirror back missing, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still functions correctly

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror back missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam including associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R and O/S/R trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 84,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs buffing or replacing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs buffing or replacing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror back missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam including associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R and O/S/R trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R and O/S/R showing a degree of corrosion in exposed parts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn Smooth on inner edge VERY close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing Very Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear trailing arm/axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs buffing or replacing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs buffing or replacing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R and O/S/R showing a degree of corrosion in exposed parts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn Smooth on inner edge VERY close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing Very Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear trailing arm/axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror back missing but not exposing sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and worn out of shape 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 77,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens needs buffing or replacing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror back missing but not exposing sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and worn out of shape 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens needs buffing or replacing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,124 miles

Brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside wing mirror back missing

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 74,121 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside wing mirror back missing

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not retracting fully (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,204 miles

Brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective emitting a weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective emitting a weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 71,204 miles

Brake pedal has longer than expected travel but still brakes adequately

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective emitting a weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective emitting a weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,925 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread 195/45/16

Brake pedal has longer than expected travel

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 67,925 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread 195/45/16

Brake pedal has longer than expected travel

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,942 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread 195/45/16

Brake pedal has longer than expected travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall and worn on edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,942 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread 195/45/16

Brake pedal has longer than expected travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall and worn on edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,924 miles

Brake pedal has has travel longer than usual

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,740 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,919 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,593 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 37,592 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,670 miles

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

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

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

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

esp light on all time will reqiure attention soon as possible will in future become a fail item .

Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,783 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,497 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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PF57 ZXR is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PF57 ZXR, 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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PF57 ZXR is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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