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BB04 MGB

2009 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 MGB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,720 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 78,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,521 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,705 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn inner edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge 195/45/16

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,559 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 48,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres treads uneven wear and cracking

offside front tyre deep cut in side wall

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,386 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,649 miles

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

offside front tyre is extreamily close to ply/cords on inner edge. the inner edge of the tread also seems to have a weak spot which i have marked with chalk.

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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BB04 MGB is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BB04 MGB, 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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BB04 MGB is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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