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SJ07 VLZ

2007 Mazda 2

Green Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 VLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,954 miles

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

Front brake pads low

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

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

alternator belt cracking / perishing

minor surface corrosion under body

Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,129 miles

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

Front brake pads low

alternator belt worn

minor corrosion underbody

minor engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2024 81,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake pads low

alternator belt worn

minor corrosion underbody

minor engine oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

alternator belt worn

front brake pads low

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,925 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 75,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 72,985 miles

Slight oil leak

Windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,543 miles

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,167 miles

Alternator belt worn

Engine coolant reservoir perrishing

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn close to legal limits

Offside rear coil spring corroded at base

Oil leak from engine

Stone chip in widescreen zone A

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,069 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished heavily but not weakened or exposing any cords

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,249 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,717 miles

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

front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silensor condition deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,750 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SJ07 VLZ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ07 VLZ, 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 SJ07 VLZ registered?

SJ07 VLZ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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