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AU09 RZL

2009 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,437 mi
Last recorded78,437 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 RZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 78,437 miles

Offside Rear Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 71,081 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 71,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,272 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 58,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,403 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 51,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,796 miles

all 4 tyre valves cracked/perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,433 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,301 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,376 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 24,376 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,654 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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AU09 RZL is a 2009 Mazda 2 in White 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 AU09 RZL, 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 AU09 RZL registered?

AU09 RZL is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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