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WL57 ABU

2007 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,850 mi
Last recorded78,850 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 ABU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,850 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 74,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall also tread wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 69,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,788 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,619 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,799 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 53,797 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,908 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded & pads Approx 75% worn

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion in engine bay & on underside body/suspension

lower rear engine stay bar mount bush slightly split

rear tyres slightly perished & have uneven tread wear on inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2018 39,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded & pads Approx 75% worn

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion in engine bay & on underside body/suspension

lower rear engine stay bar mount bush slightly split

rear tyres slightly perished & have uneven tread wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,698 miles

rear tyres perished in tread & slightly uneven tread wear on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 33,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres perished in tread & slightly uneven tread wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,814 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 26,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,952 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,944 miles

various components and parts of body starting to get rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,933 miles

rattle rear box area

sump getting rusty ?

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,392 miles

Offside registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 10,535 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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WL57 ABU is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 WL57 ABU, 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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WL57 ABU is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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