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BJ59 ORU

2009 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,911 mi
Last recorded121,911 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ORU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 121,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all rears suspect under seat base (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,612 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 110,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 104,247 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 96,770 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 89,860 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 83,610 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 83,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 76,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,651 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 63,101 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 23 Dec 2015 63,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,511 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 45,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 34,266 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 34,266 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BJ59 ORU is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

BJ59 ORU is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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