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AO59 ZVU

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,551 mi
Last recorded73,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ZVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 73,551 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 69,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 66,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear brake pipe corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front have wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 60,302 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front have wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,885 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play knocking when turning (2.2.2 (c))

some travel in foot brake pedal recommend brakes be serviced

Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

foot brake travel long

Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

recommend brakes be serviced

some travel in foot brake pedal

steering column universal joint slightly worn knocking

Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

recommend full brake service

Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre soft on pressure.

Nearside headlamp pattern ok but very dim compared to offside,may need adjustment or repair.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.smooth but not to excess

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

both front metal brake pipes covered in grease,inspection difficult.

Fail 29 Dec 2016 43,065 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre soft on pressure.

Nearside headlamp pattern ok but very dim compared to offside,may need adjustment or repair.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.smooth but not to excess

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2015 35,743 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint worn almost to excess (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex 20mm of exposed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 35,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split to excess (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint worn almost to excess (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex 20mm of exposed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 29,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 23,948 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 18,603 miles

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

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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AO59 ZVU is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO59 ZVU, 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 AO59 ZVU registered?

AO59 ZVU is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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