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RF57 KXJ

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,886 mi
Last recorded148,886 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 KXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 148,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,757 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Nov 2024 144,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 142,183 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 142,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 132,078 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 131,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 111,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,731 miles

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

Lower steering universal joint has some play

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,602 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 96,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces show bad age corrosion and wear scoring/lip. (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits constant 0.96 reading (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive constant 0.48 reading (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Swivel joint moving in mounting hole/casing hole worn. Movement of joint in casing. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces show bad age corrosion and wear scoring/lip. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge of tread worn very low and inner wall faces show some bad age deterioration cracking started (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner wall faces show some bad age cracking started. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,074 miles

front brake pads low

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,796 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 70,794 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,878 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 40,307 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner/outer egdes.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 30,408 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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RF57 KXJ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc 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 RF57 KXJ, 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 RF57 KXJ registered?

RF57 KXJ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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