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A22 JOW

2009 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,497 mi
Last recorded79,497 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 JOW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 79,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 79,497 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 79,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate detached

Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 59,962 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel tank exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 49,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,161 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 42,161 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,772 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 40,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,292 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 38,292 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,697 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,495 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 29,376 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,914 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished/wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven wear inner edge of both rear tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,049 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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A22 JOW is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 59,522 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 A22 JOW, 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 17 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A22 JOW registered?

A22 JOW is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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