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VK57 XEA

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,565 mi
Last recorded127,565 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 127,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,707 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 125,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Levelling Motor Not Functioning (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 123,058 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 123,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 120,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,976 miles

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2020 116,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Water ingress on headlight unit

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2019 115,561 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 115,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,107 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,072 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 XEA is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

VK57 XEA is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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