2009 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · EA09 RVT
2009 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 125,177 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EA09 RVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2025
- 125,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA09 RVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mazda 2 (EA09 RVT) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
EA09 RVT Mileage History
- 27/10/202291,053 mi
- 03/02/2024110,679 mi+19,626 mi
- 17/02/2025124,824 mi+14,145 mi
- 01/03/2025125,177 mi+353 mi
Average of roughly 14,562 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 2 (DE)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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