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GJ09 DYF

2009 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,307 mi
Last recorded184,307 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DYF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 184,307 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced N/S/F & O/S/F SIDE LIGHTS FLICKERING ON & OFF (4.2.3 (a) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 184,300 miles

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

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

CLUTCH HEAVY

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced N/S/F & O/S/F SIDE LIGHTS FLICKERING ON & OFF (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/R & O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 172,955 miles

Clutch heavy

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Handbrake mechanisms sticking (1.1.15 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tread chunking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil level low

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner, Rear sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 172,952 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Clutch heavy

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Handbrake mechanisms sticking (1.1.15 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tread chunking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil level low

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner, Rear sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 161,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 161,238 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 149,127 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 132,272 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 121,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,893 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 118,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 112,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,290 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 105,290 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread and on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,853 miles

Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low to tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low to tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 76,363 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,786 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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GJ09 DYF is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ09 DYF, 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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GJ09 DYF is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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