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FG59 VYL

2009 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,840 mi
Last recorded188,840 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 VYL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 188,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 188,834 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 178,021 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 163,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 151,421 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 151,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 135,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 125,207 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 125,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,489 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,487 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,068 miles

Offside Rear 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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FG59 VYL is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FG59 VYL, 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 FG59 VYL registered?

FG59 VYL is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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