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AK09 YUW

2009 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,773 mi
Last recorded97,773 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 97,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 93,873 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,712 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 83,712 miles

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

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

heat shield at fuel tank loose

Pass 5 Apr 2022 78,714 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 78,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,375 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 70,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,011 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 67,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 61,992 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 49,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,068 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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,650 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,409 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,977 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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AK09 YUW is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK09 YUW, 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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AK09 YUW is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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