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VK57 TZU

2007 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 TZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 117,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate damp around wheel bearing area .

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking noise noted through column when steering rocked , possibly from rack or column sliding joint . (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 117,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate damp around wheel bearing area .

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking noise noted through column when steering rocked , possibly from rack or column sliding joint . (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,284 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 113,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,039 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both tails to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both tails to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen bottle leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2022 113,039 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both tails to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both tails to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen bottle leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,288 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 112,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,399 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 91,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 78,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,497 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge of tread worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,853 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,232 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,726 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 TZU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

VK57 TZU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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