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AO09 EWL

2009 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,895 mi
Last recorded226,895 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 EWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 226,895 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2023 226,895 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 210,543 miles

chips in screen

Pass 2 Jan 2021 195,165 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil sump slight corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2020 180,347 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres distorted both sides

Pass 23 Feb 2019 164,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 23 Feb 2019 164,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 145,801 miles

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

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

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

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

obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 145,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 120,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 120,814 miles

Emissions not tested insufficient oil in engine (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,947 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges and treads perished

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear Tyre nail inside.

Fail 5 Mar 2016 97,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges and treads perished

Items removed from drivers view

Pass 14 Mar 2015 81,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,573 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 20 Mar 2013 40,454 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 21 Mar 2012 26,570 miles

o/s/f wiper 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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AO09 EWL is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 AO09 EWL, 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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AO09 EWL is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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