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BO04 REA

2009 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,311 mi
Last recorded148,311 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO04 REA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 148,311 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 141,982 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 136,025 miles

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

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

Number plates fitted for duration of test

Fail 5 Feb 2024 136,025 miles

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

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

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

Number plates fitted for duration of test

Pass 8 Feb 2023 131,980 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 131,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 128,256 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,514 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front discs corroded.

Headlights clouded, beam patterns poor.

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 117,514 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front discs corroded.

Headlights clouded, beam patterns poor.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 109,942 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 2mm wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded

head lights cloudy

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,711 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

head lights cloudy (beam pattern slightly poor)

rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2019 96,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

head lights cloudy (beam pattern slightly poor)

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs becoming corroded

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

rear brake sics becoming corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,832 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

rear brake sics becoming corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,146 miles

all tyres 2-3mm

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 1-2000 miles

Fail 22 Oct 2015 51,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres 2-3mm

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 1-2000 miles

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,387 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 28,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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BO04 REA is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BO04 REA, 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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BO04 REA is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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