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VK57 NWL

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,589 mi
Last recorded93,589 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 NWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,589 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses oxidised. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strongly advise repair. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills/chassis rails have surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 87,283 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 87,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 78,763 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 70,975 miles

corrosion on all original fit brake pipes. slight play in o/s track rod end.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,428 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 64,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,437 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to dog cage on back seats

Fail 10 Aug 2020 61,437 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts due to dog cage on back seats

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,645 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 55,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,164 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,176 miles

cut in sidewall offside front tyre

general body damage

Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bothy rear tyres are starting to crack

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2013 30,754 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bothy rear tyres are starting to crack

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,339 miles

damage to near side rear wheel arch

off side front tyre heas side wall damage

slight side wall damage to near side rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,283 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 22,283 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,088 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2010 18,088 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

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 NWL is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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