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AO59 VAV

2009 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,702 mi
Last recorded123,702 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VAV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,702 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively all x 4 wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 119,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened arm bosh (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arme (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened arm bosh (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade

front to rear exhaust system corroded heavily

Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 103,686 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 103,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,592 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 97,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair fails to increase and decrease at equal rates (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2mm . close too minimum limit . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of brakes starting too overheat. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,976 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,361 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,075 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 69,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,500 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded inner surface

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,136 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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AO59 VAV is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 85,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 VAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 VAV registered?

AO59 VAV is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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