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DV09 SZU

2009 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,091 mi
Last recorded170,091 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 SZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 170,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 162,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Both rear inner sills have corrosion

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 157,104 miles

Rear Surface corrosion on all rear components/inner sills

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 151,482 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box join sections heavily corroded

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 151,482 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box join sections heavily corroded

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 143,697 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 143,697 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 139,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake has only just met with minimum standards (17%)

Fail 21 Feb 2020 139,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake has only just met with minimum standards (17%)

Pass 5 Mar 2019 132,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 132,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 132,491 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 121,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 108,945 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,026 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,543 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,367 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 67,581 miles

NSR tyre has cut in sidewall but not down to cords

OSR tyre has cut in sidewall but not down to cords

Fail 15 May 2012 67,430 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

NSR tyre has cut in sidewall but not down to cords

OSR tyre has cut in sidewall but not down to cords

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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DV09 SZU is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DV09 SZU, 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 DV09 SZU registered?

DV09 SZU is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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