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AV09 EXC

2009 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,317 mi
Last recorded69,317 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 EXC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 69,317 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 65,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,731 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,786 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Feb 2023 59,769 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edges badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,287 miles

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,960 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear wiper blade worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2021 54,938 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

rear wiper blade worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,520 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 52,520 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,329 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 49,329 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,380 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 44,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has excessive cracking on tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive cracking on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,284 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,729 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,690 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,897 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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AV09 EXC is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 AV09 EXC, 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 AV09 EXC registered?

AV09 EXC is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AV09 EXC safe to buy?

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