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DF09 CAV

2009 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,512 mi
Last recorded128,512 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 CAV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 128,512 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 128,512 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 126,345 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 126,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 124,659 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 121,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 121,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 117,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,409 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 21 Mar 2020 113,093 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,601 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,616 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,616 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,955 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,955 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,223 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,223 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,141 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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DF09 CAV is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF09 CAV, 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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DF09 CAV is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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