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YR09 ECE

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,280 mi
Last recorded106,280 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 ECE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 106,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,255 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 100,255 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.55.15v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 93,368 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.55.15v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,910 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 70,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,154 miles

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

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,777 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2018 47,036 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)

Rear tyres are age cracking

Pass 26 May 2017 42,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,089 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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YR09 ECE is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR09 ECE, 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 YR09 ECE registered?

YR09 ECE is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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