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AO09 EWU

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,296 mi
Last recorded99,296 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 EWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wing mirror shroud missing

headlamp lenses clouding over

oil sump porous/leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2026 99,296 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wing mirror shroud missing

headlamp lenses clouding over

oil sump porous/leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,891 miles

engine oil sump damp/porous

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Fail 7 Mar 2025 95,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil sump damp/porous

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2023 89,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 86,478 miles

advise(front number plate cracked)

advise(slight engine oil leak)

Fail 23 Mar 2022 86,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advise(front number plate cracked)

advise(slight engine oil leak)

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 83,783 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes before flex hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 80,360 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes before flex hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

slight play from inner steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2016 69,454 miles

Nearside Front excessive play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front excessive play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 25 Mar 2016 69,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front excessive play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front excessive play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,278 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,193 miles

Front bumper lower trim insucure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,193 miles

Front bumper lower trim insucure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 43,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre slightly cut on tread

Nearside rear tyre slightly cut on inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,095 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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AO09 EWU is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EWU, 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 EWU is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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