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BF59 VSM

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,406 mi
Last recorded72,406 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VSM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 72,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 65,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 58,478 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 58,466 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 48,059 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 37,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 37,252 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 28,818 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 26,653 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

both front suspension strut dust covers split

knocking noise from steering

Fail 4 Dec 2018 26,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

both front suspension strut dust covers split

knocking noise from steering

Pass 30 Oct 2017 22,638 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2016 18,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall scrubbed

Offside Front Outer tyrewall scrubbed

Fail 7 Nov 2016 18,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall scrubbed

Offside Front Outer tyrewall scrubbed

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 15,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 12,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer sill heavily dented.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 10,699 miles

both front tyres sidewalls scrubbed

knock on steering column

Pass 3 Dec 2012 8,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside mirror glass cracked

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 VSM is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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