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YN09 MEU

2009 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,085 mi
Last recorded154,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN09 MEU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 154,085 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed

Both outer sills corroded and holed at front

Both rear axle mounting prescribed areas corroded but not excessively

Both rear shock absorbers leaking but not excessively

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

Corrosion to various components and vehicle underside

Exhaust heat shields loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside door mirror outer cover condition

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to underside and outer sills covered

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 142,280 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil abit more than misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank heatshield insecure

spare wheel carrier heavily corroded and holed

underside heavily corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 142,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/45/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil abit more than misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank heatshield insecure

spare wheel carrier heavily corroded and holed

underside heavily corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 131,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 126,921 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 126,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,887 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,622 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 115,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,610 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 108,376 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 98,213 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

full lenght under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,564 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 40,457 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,249 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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YN09 MEU is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YN09 MEU, 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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YN09 MEU is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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