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AV09 LUW

2009 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 98,218 miles

Front head lamp beam images slightly defused due to condition of lens

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle / trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 98,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure rear mounting moving near B pillar (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front head lamp beam images slightly defused due to condition of lens

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle / trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes in wheel arches corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm / axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 92,849 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure many lumps on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes in wheel arches corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front dip beam slightly dim but not excessive when tested

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm / axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated at the top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 76,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated at the top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,910 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield resting on exhaust.

Slight play at n/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,918 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 66,918 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,267 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,597 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 5 Dec 2012 32,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,244 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 LUW is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 LUW, 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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AV09 LUW is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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