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Mazda 2

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,349 cc

LM09 EBKMOT history

LM09 EBK is a silver petrol Mazda 2 first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

LM09 EBK silver Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
166,926 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 EBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM09 EBK was last recorded at 166,926 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 9,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,947 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
9,979 miles
Average per year
10,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,926 miles
  • 2024 – 156,947 miles
  • 2023 – 148,132 miles
  • 2022 – 132,479 miles
  • 2021 – 119,043 miles
  • 2020 – 108,605 miles
  • 2019 – 95,460 miles
  • 2018 – 85,139 miles
  • 2017 – 74,558 miles
  • 2016 – 63,562 miles
  • 2015 – 53,792 miles
  • 2014 – 46,011 miles
  • 2013 – 34,341 miles
  • 2012 – 25,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,926 miles
  • DangerousTowbar with an unsafe modification to primary components tow bar mounted through rear bumper,wood and rear boot panel (6.1.6 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MajorTowbar coupling too weak (6.1.6 (h))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by bulk head (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by floor pan (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFloor pan corroded but has covers fitted so full inspection not possible
  • AdvisoryRegistration lamps dim in operation
  • AdvisorySteering rack oily

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,926 miles (+9,979)1 dangerous12 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,926 miles
    Test number
    971307567670
    • DangerousTowbar with an unsafe modification to primary components tow bar mounted through rear bumper,wood and rear boot panel (6.1.6 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorTowbar coupling too weak (6.1.6 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by bulk head (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by floor pan (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corroded but has covers fitted so full inspection not possible
    • AdvisoryRegistration lamps dim in operation
    • AdvisorySteering rack oily

  2. Pass156,947 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,947 miles
    Test number
    170900510281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail156,941 miles (+8,809)4 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,941 miles
    Test number
    891684217772
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,132 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,132 miles
    Test number
    945340863240
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,132 miles (+15,653)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,132 miles
    Test number
    883378696015
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,479 miles (+238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,479 miles
    Test number
    580630842347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail132,241 miles (+13,198)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,241 miles
    Test number
    348849340160
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass119,043 miles (+10,438)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,043 miles
    Test number
    612537553571
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge and cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar have covers under car
    • AdvisoryUnder car muddy

  9. Pass108,605 miles (+175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    108,605 miles
    Test number
    328873687905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt perished

  10. Fail108,430 miles (+12,970)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,430 miles
    Test number
    973074679228
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt perished

  11. Pass95,460 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,460 miles
    Test number
    945562322600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking

  12. Fail95,442 miles (+10,303)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    332148477504
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking

  13. Pass85,139 miles (+10,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,139 miles
    Test number
    173970661961
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass74,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,558 miles
    Test number
    752447430761
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail74,558 miles (+10,996)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,558 miles
    Test number
    922630007511
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass63,562 miles (+9,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    756793238787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perrishing (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail53,792 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,792 miles
    Test number
    158097045111
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass53,792 miles (+7,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,792 miles
    Test number
    557437745159
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass46,011 miles (+11,670)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    628394944120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,341 miles (+9,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    167441033199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,166 miles
    Test number
    348933132143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM09 EBK

Does LM09 EBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM09 EBK expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM09 EBK?
The MOT on LM09 EBK expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM09 EBK done?
LM09 EBK was recorded at 166,926 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 10,853 miles a year.
Has LM09 EBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 EBK has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM09 EBK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM09 EBK find?
LM09 EBK failed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components tow bar mounted through rear bumper,wood and rear boot panel; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, and 20 more.

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