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BJ59 GBO

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,734 mi
Last recorded113,734 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 GBO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 113,734 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2025 113,734 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,578 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 104,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,512 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,950 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,853 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 77,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre smooth inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 60,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre smooth inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,422 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 51,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,447 miles

both rear tyres deep cuts inner wall

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,755 miles

offside rear tyre has cracked tread

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,795 miles

offside rear tyre perished on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,651 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 22,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,949 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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BJ59 GBO is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ59 GBO, 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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What year was BJ59 GBO registered?

BJ59 GBO is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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