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YP09 ZBT

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 ZBT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 97,330 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 97,330 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction on the centre mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,384 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Mirror lower cover missing

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 94,374 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Mirror lower cover missing

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,982 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Mirror cover damaged

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2024 86,982 miles

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

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

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

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))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Mirror cover damaged

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2023 76,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2023 76,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2022 66,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,839 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,956 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 19,956 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,742 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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YP09 ZBT is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 YP09 ZBT, 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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YP09 ZBT is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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