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FB59 BOW

2009 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,783 mi
Last recorded26,783 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB59 BOW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 26,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 26,374 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 26,374 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 24,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 23,518 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 22,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 21,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged, tyre also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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 17 Oct 2019 20,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 18,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,061 miles

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,485 miles

advise both rear tyres worn inner edge and nearing wear band indicators

Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,692 miles

both rear tyres slight loosing shape

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,070 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,538 miles

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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FB59 BOW is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FB59 BOW, 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 FB59 BOW registered?

FB59 BOW is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FB59 BOW safe to buy?

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