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BT09 FAU

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,082 mi
Last recorded107,082 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 FAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,082 miles

Front no. plate cracked

Nearside headlamp lens tarnished

Offside headlamp tarnished

Rear no. plate cracked

Rear no. plate light out, but other is working

alternator drive belt worn

Fail 18 Aug 2025 107,082 miles

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

Front no. plate cracked

Nearside headlamp lens tarnished

Offside headlamp tarnished

Rear no. plate cracked

Rear no. plate light out, but other is working

alternator drive belt worn

Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,464 miles

sump pan slightly leaking oil

Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,405 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT WORN

oil leak from corroded sump

Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALTERNATOR BELT WORN

oil leak from corroded sump

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,862 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

slight noise from steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,891 miles

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,677 miles

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

aux belt cracked and perished

Fail 19 Aug 2019 62,677 miles

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

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

aux belt cracked and perished

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,435 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 48,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,461 miles

child seat fitted.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 36,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

advise - swap wheels front to rear for even tyre wear.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,991 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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BT09 FAU is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT09 FAU, 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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BT09 FAU is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 August 2009.

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