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AU09 VHJ

2009 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,873 miles

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

Offside Registration lamp lens missing

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Radiator mounts broken - radiator insecure

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Underside corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2026 123,873 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front pads less than 1.5mm (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration lamp lens missing

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Radiator mounts broken - radiator insecure

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Underside corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2024 114,247 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body, chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 114,244 miles

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

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body, chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 98,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 98,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,227 miles

chip/crack in swept area of windscreen

Fail 15 Dec 2022 81,221 miles

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

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

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

chip/crack in swept area of windscreen

Pass 31 Dec 2021 67,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror asembly loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall splitting/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,620 miles

small chip/crack in windscreen

under trays and sill covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 14 Jan 2020 52,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm shoulders worn slick (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing low and cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

small chip/crack in windscreen

under trays and sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,031 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,789 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 VHJ is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU09 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 AU09 VHJ registered?

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

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