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C15 DCR

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,867 mi
Last recorded97,867 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 DCR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,867 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,614 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 92,585 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested unable to balance front axle due to n/s/f binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,098 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both bottom ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,467 miles

Fuel pipe chafing very corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 85,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipe and both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe chafing very corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,987 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 79,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,336 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 57,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,313 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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C15 DCR 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 C15 DCR, 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 C15 DCR registered?

C15 DCR is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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