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DG09 OVU

2009 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,797 mi
Last recorded108,797 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 OVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 108,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

heat shield loose

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 98,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,909 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 94,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,934 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 90,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,160 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,981 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central heat shield adrift at 2 points

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,974 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 57,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,321 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,742 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,134 miles

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

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

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 OVU is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

DG09 OVU is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is DG09 OVU safe to buy?

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