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BF59 VST

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,417 mi
Last recorded144,417 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VST
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 144,417 miles

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

general corrosion under side suspension components

mot done under wet conditions

Pass 18 Oct 2022 136,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 108,099 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 108,094 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,521 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,330 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 81,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,884 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,965 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 45,983 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on steering wheel no fault found

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,983 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on steering wheel no fault found

Fail 22 Oct 2012 36,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,229 miles

both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges.

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 VST is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VST, 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 VST is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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