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BF59 VMJ

2009 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,879 mi
Last recorded125,879 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VMJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 125,879 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 125,879 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 106,108 miles

Offside Front door slightly damage

Offside Front outer sill covered with heavily sealant

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 91,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 91,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested x2 (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing left and right (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shield unsecure

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,334 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 79,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner rack ball end slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2021 68,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner rack ball end slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 59,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,434 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 55,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,982 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Oct 2016 44,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre is spliting

Nearside Rear tyre is spliting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

hubcaps fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 25,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,280 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 17,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BF59 VMJ is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF59 VMJ, 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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BF59 VMJ is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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