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YL59 DFF

2009 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 DFF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,188 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 102,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,729 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 92,805 miles

steering knock no play detected

Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,802 miles

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

steering knock no play detected

Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 82,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,386 miles

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

Rear Boot full at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2020 70,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Boot full at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 65,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords size (185.55.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,540 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 58,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,885 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,524 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 44,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 35,350 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 25,410 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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YL59 DFF is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YL59 DFF, 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 YL59 DFF registered?

YL59 DFF is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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