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YR57 VAY

2007 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 VAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear axle corroded

sills at rear corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 82,394 miles

headlamps faded

rear axle front sub frame inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2024 82,394 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlamps faded

rear axle front sub frame inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,113 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 77,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 72,666 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play 2x front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake and fuel pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

front subframe corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2022 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play 2x front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake and fuel pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

front subframe corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 67,832 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s sill rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2021 67,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shocker top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2x rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s sill rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2020 64,588 miles

o/s rear sill rusty

rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,178 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill rusting

Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,089 miles

brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,743 miles

brake pipes rusted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,405 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,329 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 47,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both rear wheel bearings (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,602 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 36,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,162 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 24,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2010 15,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,340 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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YR57 VAY is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR57 VAY, 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 YR57 VAY registered?

YR57 VAY is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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