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DF59 BYJ

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,842 mi
Last recorded143,842 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 BYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 143,842 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrossion

Fail 7 Jan 2025 143,842 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle corrossion

Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play rack end ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,397 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 129,397 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 109,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body tray

Pass 2 Apr 2021 109,004 miles

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

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

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Nov 2018 107,023 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 93,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,963 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,504 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,504 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,326 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 79,325 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,147 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 60,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,003 miles

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

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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DF59 BYJ is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF59 BYJ, 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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DF59 BYJ is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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