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FL09 YLW

2009 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 YLW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 157,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 136,579 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 136,579 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 122,850 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 122,850 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation n/s down (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,266 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 113,265 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 101,448 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 101,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,123 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 92,123 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2017 83,985 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 83,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 76,404 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres showing wear on inner and outer edges

marks in front registration plate but not likely to be misread

under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,340 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked between the tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked between the tread

Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,481 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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FL09 YLW is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL09 YLW, 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 FL09 YLW registered?

FL09 YLW is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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