CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR09 ULG

2009 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,723 mi
Last recorded48,723 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 ULG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 48,723 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 46,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 46,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,973 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 38,939 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,355 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,136 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,478 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,867 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts & perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,261 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 14,086 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 11,263 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 11,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 11,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR09 ULG is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ULG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR09 ULG?

You can check the full history of YR09 ULG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR09 ULG registered?

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

Is YR09 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 ULG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR09 ULG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR09 ULG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.