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2009 Mazda 2 Ts MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 2 Ts models manufactured in 2009, based on 152 real MOT test results.

78.9%
Pass Rate
21.1%
Fail Rate
152
Total Tests
37,006
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all 2 Ts cars tested in 2009. Want to see how cars built in 2009 hold up over time?

View 2009 Mazda 2 Ts vintage page โ†’ (75.0% current pass rate)

2009 Mazda 2 Ts MOT Analysis

The 2009 Mazda 2 Ts has an MOT pass rate of 78.9% based on 152 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 37,006 miles on the odometer. With a 21.1% failure rate, the 2009 2 Ts is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2009 Mazda 2 Ts is Suspension, responsible for 2.0% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ200โ€“500. Road Wheels is the second most common issue at 0.7%.

Top failures specific to 2009 models only. The overall 2 Ts page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Suspension2.0%3
2Road Wheels0.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 37,006 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Suspension0.53% per 10K miWheels0.18% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Suspension0.532.0%3
Wheels0.180.7%1

Mileage Statistics

37,006
Mean
37,671
Median
23,541
25th Percentile
53,364
75th Percentile
5.70% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2009 Mazda 2 Ts has an MOT pass rate of 78.9% based on 152 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 37,006 miles on the odometer. With a 21.1% failure rate, the 2009 2 Ts is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2009 Mazda 2 Ts, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 37,006 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Suspension โ€” 2.0% of failures

Suspension issues account for 2.0% of MOT failures on 2009 Mazda 2 Ts models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: ยฃ200โ€“500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Road Wheels โ€” 0.7% of failures

Road Wheels issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 2009 Mazda 2 Ts models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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