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AO09 VUG

2009 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VUG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,012 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 80,987 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

engine mount worn (nearside front )

Fail 22 Jan 2025 80,672 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside engine mount has slight play

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,694 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 73,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

intercooler insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2023 68,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

intercooler insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 7 Feb 2022 64,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 23 Jan 2021 61,653 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 55,865 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,066 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,113 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 30,445 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 20,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VUG is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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