Mazda 2 (2009)
2009 Mazda 2
CarHunch analysed 16,338 real MOT records for the 2009 Mazda 2.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Mazda 2's 76.8% first-time pass rate trails the UK average of 80%, suggesting moderately below-average reliability—but the real concern is that 45.4% of these cars have suffered dangerous defects at some point, well above typical levels. Petrol versions fare slightly better at 77.2% than diesels at 73.5%, though neither inspires confidence.
At 61,603 miles average for a 15-year-old car, mileage is reasonable, yet these vehicles are still accumulating serious wear with an average of 4.05 failures per test and 23.1 advisories. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, braking, and structural rust—the high dangerous defect rate suggests these cars develop significant safety issues as they age.
The 2009 Mazda 2 has a decent first-time pass rate (76.8%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 16,338 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 16,338 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2009 Mazda 2
Based on MOT data from 16,338 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (90%) | 14,645 | 77.2% | 4.02 |
| Diesel (10%) | 1,689 | 73.5% | 4.3 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 145,914 Mazda 2 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Mazda 2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Mazda 2 vehicles fall between 43,943 and 74,337 miles.
2009 Mazda 2 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2009 Mazda 2s are still active.
10,606 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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