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BJ59 GBU

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 GBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,477 miles

front tyres treads slight cracking

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 5 Sep 2025 87,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres treads slight cracking

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,955 miles

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

headlights condition

Fail 14 Sep 2024 81,711 miles

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

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

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

headlights condition

Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 68,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, rusty and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, rusty and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,436 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,124 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,186 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,190 miles

both rear tyres split on inner sidewalls and slightly deflated

Fail 26 Oct 2017 31,190 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres split on inner sidewalls and slightly deflated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 15,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,475 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 GBU is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

BJ59 GBU is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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