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AP09 BXJ

2009 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,383 mi
Last recorded142,383 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 142,383 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 138,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 136,508 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 130,462 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 127,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 119,561 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 119,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 112,133 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 110,663 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 110,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

195.45.16v

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 99,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 85,303 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,371 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 62,576 miles

Both front wiper blades will need replacing soon

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,686 miles

both rear tyres have started to perish

the nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread down to the cords

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,318 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

O/s/f tyre inner edge is bald.

N/s/f tyre has a 10mm long cut which is deep enough to reach the ply.

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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AP09 BXJ is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP09 BXJ, 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 AP09 BXJ registered?

AP09 BXJ is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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