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Mazda 2

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

LR09 VKJMOT history

LR09 VKJ is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LR09 VKJ grey Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,087 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 VKJ was last recorded at 120,087 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 12,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,860 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,227 miles
Average per year
6,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,087 miles
  • 2025 – 107,860 miles
  • 2024 – 96,975 miles
  • 2023 – 84,480 miles
  • 2022 – 72,343 miles
  • 2021 – 65,129 miles
  • 2020 – 60,839 miles
  • 2019 – 56,637 miles
  • 2018 – 53,373 miles
  • 2017 – 47,489 miles
  • 2016 – 42,893 miles
  • 2015 – 36,458 miles
  • 2014 – 30,918 miles
  • 2013 – 24,926 miles
  • 2012 – 21,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,087 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,087 miles (+12,227)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,087 miles
    Test number
    814968303521
    • DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,860 miles (+10,885)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,860 miles
    Test number
    947207333929
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,975 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    269450632014
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,974 miles (+12,494)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,974 miles
    Test number
    582362577436
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,480 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,480 miles
    Test number
    818015529038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,573 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    206598020424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail78,573 miles (+6,230)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    859935899883
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass72,343 miles (+7,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,343 miles
    Test number
    897487705719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive travel in brake pedal

  9. Pass65,129 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    286586076123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,128 miles (+4,289)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    299920615760
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass60,839 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    313035491603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    959285977775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,637 miles (+3,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    207923330719
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass53,373 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    132622582207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    839026701437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,489 miles (+4,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    901733234268
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass42,893 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,893 miles
    Test number
    203494799199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,458 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    557286965036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,918 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    826041774092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,926 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,926 miles
    Test number
    408140673014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,206 miles
    Test number
    108826082096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VKJ

Does LR09 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 VKJ expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VKJ?
The MOT on LR09 VKJ expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 VKJ done?
LR09 VKJ was recorded at 120,087 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,807 miles a year.
Has LR09 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VKJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 VKJ 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 LR09 VKJ find?
LR09 VKJ failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 8 more.

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