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DV59 VJL

2009 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,894 mi
Last recorded195,894 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 VJL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 195,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

DPF WARNING LIGHT ON

FOOTBRAKE AT 52% EFFICIENCY

Front Body not fully secure BUMPER (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT MECHANISM WORN

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BLADE ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 188,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 181,444 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 178,436 miles

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 178,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 172,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 161,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside body

Pass 1 Jul 2019 149,257 miles

Slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2018 138,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 126,745 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,782 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,830 miles

dpf light on

Fail 9 Feb 2015 97,830 miles

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

dpf light on

Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 6,174 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DV59 VJL is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV59 VJL, 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 DV59 VJL registered?

DV59 VJL is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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