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BJ09 LHC

2009 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,025 mi
Last recorded74,025 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 LHC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 74,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded around bottom link (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded around bottom link (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,716 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover slightly seeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 70,716 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover slightly seeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,583 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight knocking when steering wheel turned lock to lock.

Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,264 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes going to nearside and offside front flexi pipes corroded at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside front damper covers split and perished

Front nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front suspension lower arm rear bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front offside front headlamp cloudy and poor beam pattern

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

Rear rear exhaust back box heat shield cover loose

covers fitted under vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items

knocking felt through steering

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted obscuring MOT

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / members and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside head light pattern poor / lens cloudy

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,537 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 61,536 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,075 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 55,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,034 miles

both front tyres tread getting low

both front tyres wearing inner edges(ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,901 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,248 miles

front & rear number plates beginning to deteriorate.

front brake discs excessively worn/lipped

osf tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges.

front & rear number plates beginning to deteriorate.

front brake discs excessively worn/lipped

Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,411 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 20,411 miles

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

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

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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BJ09 LHC is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ09 LHC, 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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BJ09 LHC is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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