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GF09 GFZ

2009 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,215 mi
Last recorded147,215 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 GFZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 147,215 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 143,683 miles

Rear Inner both side sill corroded

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 143,199 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Subframe/axle & rear sills have corrosion but not excessive

Underbody/suspension components have surface rust

Fail 24 May 2023 143,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Subframe/axle & rear sills have corrosion but not excessive

Underbody/suspension components have surface rust

Pass 2 Jul 2022 135,280 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 134,964 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

low effort from n/s handbrake

underside of vehicle including brake lines and prescribed areas heavily soiled/muddy.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 124,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle including suspension components and brake pipes heavily soiled/muddy.

Fail 19 Mar 2021 124,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle including suspension components and brake pipes heavily soiled/muddy.

Pass 3 Apr 2020 118,295 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside of vehicle including suspension components and brake pipes covered in mud.

Fail 3 Apr 2020 118,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside of vehicle including suspension components and brake pipes covered in mud.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,677 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,677 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,941 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,941 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,196 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,263 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,874 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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GF09 GFZ is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF09 GFZ, 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 GF09 GFZ registered?

GF09 GFZ is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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