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AU59 ZZK

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,214 mi
Last recorded156,214 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZZK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 156,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 150,239 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

engine oil level low

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2024 144,081 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 136,237 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 131,498 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 128,393 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 128,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,179 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 118,177 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 110,568 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 110,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,598 miles

Oil leak sump rusting ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 104,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak sump rusting ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,849 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,400 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 64,400 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,756 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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AU59 ZZK is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU59 ZZK, 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 AU59 ZZK registered?

AU59 ZZK is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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