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FG09 ZRC

2009 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

120,536 mi
Last recorded120,536 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 120,536 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 120,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2023 113,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF Light flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,009 miles

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Floor, Inner sills, Front & Rear; Sub frames, Suspension arms, Shocks, Springs

Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,070 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner sill sections corroding

handbrake efficiency just passed

headlamps turning opaque

Fail 9 Aug 2021 105,069 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner sill sections corroding

headlamps turning opaque

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,061 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 105,061 miles

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

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

DPF light flashing

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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))

heat shield loose above back box

oil level high requires change (DPF)

Fail 25 Oct 2018 102,744 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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))

heat shield loose above back box

oil level high requires change (DPF)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2017 100,542 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,611 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 96,609 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,110 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 90,987 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,987 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 844,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 72,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 54,476 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 54,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZRC is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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