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AF09 VLA

2009 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,461 mi
Last recorded73,461 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VLA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to come loose or cause harm

Rear wiper blade rubber has completely detached

Fail 30 Jul 2025 73,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to come loose or cause harm

Rear wiper blade rubber has completely detached

Pass 31 Jul 2024 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Fail 25 Jul 2024 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,563 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 56,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 52,317 miles

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 21 Nov 2022 52,317 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,540 miles

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 19 Nov 2020 45,357 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2020 45,357 miles

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,672 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2018 37,302 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 37,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play in os track rod end

Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,294 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2017 32,294 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres cracking nail in n/s/r

Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,649 miles

front tyres worn on edges close to cords

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on edge and cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 14,314 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,275 miles

advise on front wiper rubbers starting to split.

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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AF09 VLA is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF09 VLA, 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 AF09 VLA registered?

AF09 VLA is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is AF09 VLA safe to buy?

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