2009 Mazda 2 · 43,014 MOT tests
2009 Mazda 2 reliability
2009 Mazda 2s fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 19 2 years (43,014 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 44.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 84,756
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 43,014
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2010 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.8% of tests fail here (142% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.6%
- Suspension21.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Tyres8.1%
- Steering6.8%
- Brakes6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.62%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 7.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.2%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.59%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.36%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.19%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.06%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.37%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Mazda 2 reliable?
2009 Mazda 2s fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 19 2 years (43,014 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.62% of tests), position lamp not working (7.34% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Mazda 2 shows 84,756 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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