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YR09 YBJ

2009 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,095 mi
Last recorded124,095 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 YBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 124,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 114,695 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 114,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 105,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 102,612 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 102,612 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))

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))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 95,477 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 95,477 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 90,113 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 90,113 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,444 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 82,113 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 82,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 73,537 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 73,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 May 2017 70,011 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,497 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,464 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,372 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,609 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,340 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 YBJ is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YR09 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

YR09 YBJ is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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