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FY09 GBV

2009 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,977 mi
Last recorded103,977 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 GBV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 103,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear silencer flanges in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2024 103,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear silencer flanges in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2023 93,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracked /perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush crack/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 93,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracked /perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush crack/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 87,739 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 26 May 2021 84,382 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER CAR CORRODED

Fail 25 May 2021 84,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER CAR CORRODED

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle/trailing arm bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 83,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle/trailing arm bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,025 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,450 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,479 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 61,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,227 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 51,227 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,796 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,796 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 21,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,809 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,097 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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FY09 GBV is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY09 GBV, 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 FY09 GBV registered?

FY09 GBV is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is FY09 GBV safe to buy?

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