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CA09 ELA

2009 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,300 mi
Last recorded153,300 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 ELA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 153,300 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underbody & suspension components corroded

Undertrays & Side skirts

Fail 15 Dec 2025 153,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underbody & suspension components corroded

Undertrays & Side skirts

Pass 31 Dec 2024 150,788 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion heavy in places subframe and suspension components though not seriously weaken and under body inner sills trims fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off engine and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2024 150,788 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion heavy in places subframe and suspension components though not seriously weaken and under body inner sills trims fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off engine and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 147,559 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 146,115 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion subframe and suspension components and under body inner rear sills

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust joints heavily corroded no leaks at time.

Pass 22 Dec 2021 145,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion under body inner sills

exhaust joints heavily corroded no leaks at time

general surface corrosion all over subframes and suspension component's tho not seriously weaken

Fail 21 Dec 2021 145,891 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion under body inner sills

exhaust joints heavily corroded no leaks at time

general surface corrosion all over subframes and suspension component's tho not seriously weaken

Pass 22 Dec 2020 145,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 145,078 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2018 143,962 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 143,961 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 140,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight bind.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 140,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 137,672 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,800 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 131,898 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 127,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2013 127,971 miles

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,359 miles

air bag light flashing.

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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CA09 ELA is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA09 ELA, 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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CA09 ELA is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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