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BL09 PCZ

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,327 mi
Last recorded155,327 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL09 PCZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 155,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 155,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 152,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 152,063 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 148,917 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 148,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 143,558 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2023 143,558 miles

underbody trays fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 134,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 134,211 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 119,843 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 104,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 104,505 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,466 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,409 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,111 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall in poor condition

oil leak

oil level above max

Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,106 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 80v (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre side wall in poor condition

oil leak

oil level above max

Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,009 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on inner and outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear wiper blade rubber damaged

oil leak further investigation required

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,894 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 56,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,126 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. Nail in OSR tyre

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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BL09 PCZ is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL09 PCZ, 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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BL09 PCZ is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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