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AU09 VLE

2009 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,797 mi
Last recorded102,797 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VLE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 95,348 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 95,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens ,no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,470 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 87,470 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 80,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,803 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides headlight lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,727 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 62,727 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,071 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have hairline cracks in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Oozing grease out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens cloudy / faded . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 56,071 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have hairline cracks in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split / worn out. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Oozing grease out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens cloudy / faded . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,974 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,257 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 37,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,749 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 23,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,210 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,117 miles

front wipers have gone hard and smear slightly.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,661 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VLE is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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