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RJ57 MLN

2007 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 MLN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 135,781 miles

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

Rear heat shield missing,

Fail 28 Apr 2025 135,781 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also minor outer side wall damage, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also perished cracked outer side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear heat shield missing,

Pass 18 Apr 2024 130,817 miles

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

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 130,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 125,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 121,953 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (bothsides) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel slightly buckled

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 121,915 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (bothsides) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel slightly buckled

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 118,255 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 114,569 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 101,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 91,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside head light lens cracked slightly

front brake discs becoming worn/ lipped

Fail 17 May 2017 91,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside head light lens cracked slightly

front brake discs becoming worn/ lipped

Pass 16 May 2016 81,010 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low/required in approx 3,000 miles

n.s front wheel /rim inner edge buckled slightly

o.s number plate lamp slightly insecure

Fail 16 May 2016 81,010 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low/required in approx 3,000 miles

n.s front wheel /rim inner edge buckled slightly

o.s number plate lamp slightly insecure

Pass 12 May 2015 69,465 miles

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

o.s number plate lamp slightly insecure

Pass 14 May 2014 59,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,150 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,366 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged but ok for mot.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,366 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged but ok for mot.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,346 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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RJ57 MLN is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJ57 MLN, 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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RJ57 MLN is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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