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AV09 AFX

2009 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,536 mi
Last recorded156,536 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 AFX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 156,536 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 147,588 miles

Central Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view crack lower centre of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody suspension steering and brake parts rusting

Fail 17 Oct 2022 147,588 miles

Central Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view crack lower centre of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody suspension steering and brake parts rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2021 140,200 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

underbody corrosion + rear subframe showing corrosion

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 12 Oct 2021 140,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative seized/broken bracket (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

underbody corrosion + rear subframe showing corrosion

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,663 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under body and suspension components are corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 133,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on rear axle broken off (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn has excessively lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both only pull 120 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on side wall and some cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under body and suspension components are corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,452 miles

Nearside Front head light image could be better

Offside Front headlight image could be better

Offside Front tyre has very small raised section on outer wall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps heavily corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,452 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front STRONG ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACE SWEPT AREA CORRODED AND REDUCED ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front head light image could be better

Offside Front headlight image could be better

Offside Rear service brake effort a little slow in action

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps heavily corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,223 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

slight screen damage

Fail 3 Apr 2018 103,193 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad lower than off side rear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18y dunlop sportmax (4.1.E.1)

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

slight screen damage

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,267 miles

Both front brake discs lipped/corroded on inner faces

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 85,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front brake discs lipped/corroded on inner faces

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,699 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,696 miles

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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AV09 AFX is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV09 AFX, 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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AV09 AFX is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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