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AO09 VHJ

2009 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,235 mi
Last recorded125,235 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2024 125,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 125,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 124,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,895 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 123,892 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to broken spring (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 119,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose and rattling on idle

Fail 22 Nov 2021 119,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses are blurred (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose and rattling on idle

Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 105,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 25 May 2018 96,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,121 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,545 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing across screen

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,901 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,300 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 VHJ is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHJ, 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 AO09 VHJ registered?

AO09 VHJ is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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