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AV57 AFZ

2007 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,821 mi
Last recorded133,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 AFZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 133,821 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 133,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,930 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder of the tyre 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 128,928 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder of the tyre 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 124,056 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front lamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 114,715 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 114,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,449 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,025 miles

rear axle and coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 100,025 miles

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

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

rear axle and coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 95,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,423 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,760 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 62,760 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,401 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 45,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,770 miles

Front both brakes binding slightly

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished & cuts in tread

Rear both brakes binding slightly

SRS light inop

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre slighly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,029 miles

Airbag light on

N/S/R Wheel has slight buckle

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,026 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,056 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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AV57 AFZ is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV57 AFZ, 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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AV57 AFZ is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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