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YR09 YBV

2009 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 YBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight brake pedal travel but not excessive

Fail 30 Apr 2026 115,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner siadewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight brake pedal travel but not excessive

Pass 7 May 2025 110,921 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 110,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 106,431 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 97,234 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 88,856 miles

Exhaust rusted

n/s mirror case missing

sump surface corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2021 73,549 miles

Offside Front tie rod slight play

Rear axle corroding

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2021 73,543 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tie rod slight play

Rear axle corroding

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 May 2020 60,809 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 60,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 57,590 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 57,583 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,770 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 54,767 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,244 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 47,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,709 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,104 miles

Nearside wiper torn at edge but still clearing windscreen

Offside front wiper worn but still clearing windscreen

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 YBV is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

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

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