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BA04 KEZ

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,440 mi
Last recorded163,440 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 KEZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 163,440 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 140,245 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 131,920 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sides and rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 131,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sides and rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,103 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 126,103 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 122,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 118,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 106,519 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 106,519 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,463 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,749 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,136 miles

slight damage to outer wall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade rubber ends worn

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,391 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BA04 KEZ is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BA04 KEZ, 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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BA04 KEZ is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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