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FG09 WKB

2009 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,936 mi
Last recorded205,936 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 WKB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 205,936 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

front and rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2025 196,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

front and rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 201,139 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 193,228 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 178,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 167,161 miles

Advise general corrosion.

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 167,161 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 159,561 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 159,487 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 149,759 miles

Advise both front axle tyre walls cracked.

Advise both rear axle tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 21 May 2018 144,849 miles

All suspention arms corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 144,830 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All suspention arms corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 132,188 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 132,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres has edge wear

Fail 4 May 2016 120,000 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres has edge wear

Pass 13 May 2015 107,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 107,576 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 97,313 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Apr 2012 71,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,351 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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FG09 WKB is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG09 WKB, 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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FG09 WKB is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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