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YR09 YCW

2009 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 YCW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,854 miles

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

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

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

rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2019 97,506 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,506 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,458 miles

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

ubcc

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,742 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,145 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 77,001 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,980 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,576 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 YCW is a 2009 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

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

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