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VK57 XJY

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,311 mi
Last recorded91,311 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 91,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 73,553 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 61,923 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 61,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 52,441 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 52,441 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 11 Jun 2021 44,839 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Jun 2020 34,610 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,238 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 33,234 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,992 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,938 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 23,938 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,226 miles

All tyres well worn, still with in required limit

Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,677 miles

OSR TYRE HAS CUT BUT NO CORDS SHOWING

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 8,584 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 XJY is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

VK57 XJY is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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