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AV09 LVG

2009 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,213 mi
Last recorded124,213 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LVG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,213 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 124,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Feb 2022 124,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective unable to test blades due to washer pump not working but n/s/f wiper blade is badly damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring is badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2m also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under neath body of vehicle is corroded rear and rear inner seals more

Pass 4 Feb 2021 111,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 111,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,993 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 97,993 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,184 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 83,101 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel injectors leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,755 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,198 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light staying on

Fail 15 Jul 2016 70,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light staying on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jul 2014 60,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,082 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL Lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 48,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL Lamp illuminated

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

Nearside front tyre bald on both edges of tread

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,961 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 LVG is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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