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A26 MYC

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 MYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 85,488 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres cracked and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

full underside painted , unable to check fully

rear wiper blade rubber torn

suspension components front and rear heavily painted , unable to fully check

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,724 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

fully undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slighlty cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade rubber torn

underside painted , unable to fully check

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside fully undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2021 72,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside fully undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 57,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,330 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 35,905 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,887 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,873 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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A26 MYC is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A26 MYC, 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 A26 MYC registered?

A26 MYC is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is A26 MYC safe to buy?

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