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AV09 EXE

2009 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,946 mi
Last recorded184,946 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 EXE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 184,946 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 184,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 173,928 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 173,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 160,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from porous sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody panels fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2023 160,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from porous sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody panels fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 146,521 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 146,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 134,868 miles

under body panels fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 134,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body panels fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,994 miles

under body panels fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,994 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety caliper union (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body panels fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,506 miles

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

rear tyres stepping and slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Apr 2019 110,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

rear tyres stepping and slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,386 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,386 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,926 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Offside rear tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cords but less that 25mm and 10% of section width in length

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,864 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 EXE is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

AV09 EXE is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is AV09 EXE safe to buy?

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