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YR09 YCV

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,510 mi
Last recorded93,510 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 93,510 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 93,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,222 miles

Vehicle underside undersealed/covered not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Fail 5 Jun 2025 88,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle underside undersealed/covered not allowing full inspection of all testable items

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,658 miles

The car was heavily undersealed, which prevented me from conducting a full inspection

Fail 5 Jun 2024 84,658 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

The car was heavily undersealed, which prevented me from conducting a full inspection

Pass 10 May 2023 79,364 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 79,364 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blowing exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe cracked next to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield over exhaust insecure, likely to become detached

Pass 13 May 2022 75,296 miles

Body component slightly loose middle exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose middle exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 70,389 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 70,389 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan has corrosion. Potential oil leak cause. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 67,717 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 67,717 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 63,664 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 63,664 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,737 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 56,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,520 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 46,067 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2015 40,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2013 29,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,130 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 YCV is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YCV, 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

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What year was YR09 YCV registered?

YR09 YCV is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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