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YY59 XCJ

2009 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,441 mi
Last recorded74,441 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 259,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 XCJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 74,441 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 74,441 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,319 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 73,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,658 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 71,658 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear ends of front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front non obligatory wing mirror cover missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2021 66,829 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump and oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear ends of front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front non obligatory wing mirror cover missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror casing missing ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2019 59,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 59,606 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield insecure near tank possible risk of fire

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,694 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,433 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 30 Aug 2016 43,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wing mirror cowel damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Oct 2013 25,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,708 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer side wall (no cords visible)

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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YY59 XCJ 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 65%.

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 YY59 XCJ, 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 YY59 XCJ registered?

YY59 XCJ is a 2009 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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