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AV57 VWB

2007 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,676 mi
Last recorded116,676 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 VWB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 116,676 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 110,894 miles

Central stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2025 110,884 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,307 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorber upper rubber gaiters split / perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,944 miles

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Advise both front shock absorber dust gaiters perished / split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Advise both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise mounting perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,417 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,336 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,072 miles

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

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

Sill & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,047 miles

underbody & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,347 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 63,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,642 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front brake pipes have been greased

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear and showing signs of cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2012 33,548 miles

FRONT TYRES 7MM REAR TYRES 5MM

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,548 miles

FRONT TYRES 7MM REAR TYRES 5MM

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,154 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,640 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 VWB is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV57 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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