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AF59 YHU

2009 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,753 mi
Last recorded171,753 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YHU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 171,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 166,741 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 166,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 160,189 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 160,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 153,921 miles

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

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

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Fail 12 Feb 2021 153,921 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Pass 18 Feb 2020 148,957 miles

Drivers seat mechanism fault, causing seat to have free movement, but seat securely fastened to vehicle

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 148,957 miles

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

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

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Drivers seat mechanism fault, causing seat to have free movement, but seat securely fastened to vehicle

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 142,764 miles

Drivers seat mechanism fault, causing seat to have free movement, but seat securely fastened to vehicle

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Engine mount/ mounting area corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 135,528 miles

Drivers seat mechanism fault, causing seat to have free movement, but seat securely fastened to vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,622 miles

Front Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,622 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil level low

engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2016 121,574 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner faces

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Fail 29 Sep 2014 92,713 miles

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

nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,713 miles

nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AF59 YHU is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF59 YHU, 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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AF59 YHU is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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