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AV59 BUW

2009 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,457 mi
Last recorded149,457 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 BUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 149,457 miles

under trays

Fail 5 Feb 2026 149,457 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 11 Feb 2025 132,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2025

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2024 111,796 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 111,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear inner wall very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,838 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 70,633 miles

Offside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 15 Feb 2022 70,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall / rim protector damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,691 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,837 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AV59 BUW is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV59 BUW, 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 AV59 BUW registered?

AV59 BUW is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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