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BF59 VTG

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,124 mi
Last recorded147,124 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VTG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 147,124 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2025 147,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel release (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,739 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 137,739 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 126,722 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 25 Aug 2023 126,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working motor working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 118,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 25 Aug 2022 117,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,943 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 6 Aug 2021 107,943 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil was very low prior to emissions test, topped up with 2.5 litres.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,193 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,339 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,612 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,683 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 56,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 46,840 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,036 miles

both front tyres spliting on inner wall

Fail 13 Aug 2013 36,036 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres spliting on inner wall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,255 miles

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 VTG is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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