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DF59 BYT

2009 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,597 mi
Last recorded163,597 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 BYT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 163,597 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 156,890 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 151,282 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 151,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 12 Dec 2022 147,107 miles

both headlight lens dull

corrosion to brake pipes

steering column noisey

underbody,suspension and subframes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 147,107 miles

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

both headlight lens dull

corrosion to brake pipes

steering column noisey

underbody,suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear, o/s/r, n/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear axle corroded

underbody and rear chassis corroded in various places

Fail 14 Dec 2021 134,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped and main beams (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear, o/s/r, n/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

underbody and rear chassis corroded in various places

Pass 14 Dec 2020 127,805 miles

underbody,suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,329 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 115,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,545 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 104,545 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,264 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,197 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,583 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,934 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,350 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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DF59 BYT is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Black 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 DF59 BYT, 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 DF59 BYT registered?

DF59 BYT is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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