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VK57 NWB

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,601 mi
Last recorded173,601 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 NWB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 173,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 170,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 168,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 166,292 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 164,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 164,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 156,060 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 156,057 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 146,935 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 146,935 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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 136,850 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 136,850 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 125,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 125,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,814 miles

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 12 Dec 2015 84,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,069 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,847 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,927 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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VK57 NWB is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 VK57 NWB, 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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VK57 NWB is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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