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BU59 YAF

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,059 mi
Last recorded73,059 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YAF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 73,059 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 67,595 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 67,595 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 63,344 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 42,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 34,787 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,976 miles

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,068 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 27,067 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner outer edge and cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,405 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,967 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 11,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 6,574 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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BU59 YAF 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 75%.

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 BU59 YAF, 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 BU59 YAF registered?

BU59 YAF is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is BU59 YAF safe to buy?

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