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DN59 BWY

2009 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,870 mi
Last recorded172,870 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 BWY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 172,870 miles

Brake lever has very little reserve travel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various ones nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 172,870 miles

Brake lever has very little reserve travel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various ones nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 160,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside headlight image just visible

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

bonnet release mechanism loose

noise from engine when accelerator pressed

under panels prevent full inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2020 160,902 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate badly damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside headlight image just visible

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

bonnet release mechanism loose

noise from engine when accelerator pressed

under panels prevent full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2019 150,392 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 137,496 miles

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 136,754 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Seat base broken allowing movement in backrest. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 130,046 miles

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

parking brake lever travel close to max

Fail 23 Jan 2018 130,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

parking brake lever travel close to max

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,183 miles

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

No oil in engine, topped up to perform emissions

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 105,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

No oil in engine, topped up to perform emissions

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 77,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 77,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,265 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 55,265 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,081 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 30,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DN59 BWY is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DN59 BWY, 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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DN59 BWY is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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