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DG09 MLJ

2009 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,392 mi
Last recorded96,392 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 MLJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,392 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes connecting to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 94,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes connecting to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 77,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 70,190 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,534 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2015 47,891 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2015 47,891 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 May 2015 47,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking around outer tread area

Pass 15 May 2014 42,289 miles

cracking around tread area both rear tyres

Fail 14 May 2014 42,289 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

cracking around tread area both rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2013 34,576 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 34,574 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 29,041 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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DG09 MLJ is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG09 MLJ, 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 DG09 MLJ registered?

DG09 MLJ is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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