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YR09 ULU

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower ram rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,731 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various Chips in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,232 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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,232 miles

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

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

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

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

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,948 miles

Under trays Fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,948 miles

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

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

Under trays Fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,810 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,956 miles

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

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,887 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 40,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 32,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall (not to cordes)

n/s/r tyre heavely perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,706 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall (not to cordes)

n/s/r tyre heavely perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,553 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,945 miles

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

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 ULU is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc 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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

YR09 ULU is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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