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VK57 RWU

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,234 mi
Last recorded87,234 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 RWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 87,234 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 84,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,468 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,513 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,126 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,385 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,406 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,979 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,066 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,189 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,323 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in o/s steering track rod

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,123 miles

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

Slight play in o/s steering track rod

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,115 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 13 Sep 2010 16,179 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 RWU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VK57 RWU, 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 VK57 RWU registered?

VK57 RWU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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