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YR09 YBY

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,605 mi
Last recorded97,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 97,605 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS Headlamps have a product on the lens advise to rectify issue (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 97,605 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns+os (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS Headlamps have a product on the lens advise to rectify issue (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 89,871 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight play o/s/f steering arm

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 12 Jun 2025 89,863 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

slight play o/s/f steering arm

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,042 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))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes

Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,231 miles

Corrosion to nearside + offside inner sills/nearside + offside rear chassis

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,978 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to both rear coil springs

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 73,978 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Heavy corrosion to both rear coil springs

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,951 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 61,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted to vehicle unable to see all of underside

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,968 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,196 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 51,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,143 miles

both rear tyres have perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,224 miles

nsf tyre worn to 2mm and worn on edges

nsr and osr tyres are cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,347 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 YBY is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

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

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