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Mazda 2

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,349 cc

T29 ALJMOT history

T29 ALJ is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,324 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 ALJ was last recorded at 90,324 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,329 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,995 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,324 miles
  • 2025 – 86,329 miles
  • 2024 – 80,945 miles
  • 2023 – 75,787 miles
  • 2022 – 71,531 miles
  • 2021 – 67,565 miles
  • 2020 – 64,348 miles
  • 2019 – 60,654 miles
  • 2018 – 56,273 miles
  • 2017 – 45,912 miles
  • 2016 – 35,597 miles
  • 2015 – 26,718 miles
  • 2014 – 22,889 miles
  • 2013 – 19,109 miles
  • 2012 – 15,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,324 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Both rear tyres have minor cracking in base of tread grooves

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Trailing accessory wiring near pedals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in thr nsf seat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (Child seat fitted)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,324 miles
    Test number
    590341691217
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail90,324 miles (+3,995)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,324 miles
    Test number
    827991747811
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass86,329 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,329 miles
    Test number
    931349705809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,208 miles (+5,263)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,208 miles
    Test number
    541518675239
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass80,945 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    755483741961
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres have minor cracking in base of tread grooves
    • AdvisoryTrailing accessory wiring near pedals

  6. Fail80,844 miles (+5,057)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,844 miles
    Test number
    499303561682
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres have minor cracking in base of tread grooves
    • AdvisoryTrailing accessory wiring near pedals

  7. Pass75,787 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    662611341093
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail75,787 miles (+4,256)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    245094166515
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass71,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,531 miles
    Test number
    335343850491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,531 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,531 miles
    Test number
    336033208703
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail71,529 miles (+3,964)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    794443115222
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative part missing (4.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass67,565 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,565 miles
    Test number
    342666487143
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in thr nsf seat

  13. Fail67,476 miles (+3,128)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    558285717622
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective osf (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working side light bulb osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in thr nsf seat
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective its flat

  14. Pass64,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,348 miles
    Test number
    509091835080
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake check as unable to see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  15. Fail64,348 miles (+3,694)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,348 miles
    Test number
    319681106379
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cateracted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cataracted no image (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake check as unable to see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  16. Pass60,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,654 miles
    Test number
    548483287889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail60,650 miles (+4,377)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,650 miles
    Test number
    703512823140
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECTLY SPACED (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass56,273 miles (+10,361)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,273 miles
    Test number
    639227265367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,912 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    882717612329
    • AdvisoryChecked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (Child seat fitted)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blades smearing.
    • AdvisoryNearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

  20. Fail45,910 miles (+10,313)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,910 miles
    Test number
    249790685307
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed crackled on tread edges. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on tread edges. (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryChecked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (Child seat fitted)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blades smearing.
    • AdvisoryNearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

  21. Pass35,597 miles (+8,879)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,597 miles
    Test number
    164733385428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,718 miles (+3,829)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,718 miles
    Test number
    196216515417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre outer edge cracked and perished

  23. Pass22,889 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    105915834413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,109 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,109 miles
    Test number
    685356543032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,109 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    19,109 miles
    Test number
    927166243022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,053 miles
    Test number
    745993222027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,053 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,053 miles
    Test number
    118400122409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T29 ALJ

Does T29 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 ALJ is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 ALJ?
The MOT on T29 ALJ is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 ALJ done?
T29 ALJ was recorded at 90,324 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has T29 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 ALJ has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 ALJ 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 T29 ALJ find?
T29 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 185/55/15; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 185/55/15.

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