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C18 JAR

2009 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,101 mi
Last recorded43,101 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 JAR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 43,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear beam corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2026 43,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear beam corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 40,210 miles

rear axle corroded but not exessively

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 37,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 37,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 32,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 31,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 30,529 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 30,528 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 28,756 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 28,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 26,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,599 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 21,647 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,901 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 15,630 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 15,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 12,042 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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C18 JAR is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C18 JAR, 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 C18 JAR registered?

C18 JAR is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is C18 JAR safe to buy?

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