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A18 HNY

2009 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HNY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,479 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 89,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,172 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,870 miles

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

Front subframe covered in underseal

Front suspension arms covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle covered in underseal

Rear suspension arms covered in underseal

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2023 81,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front subframe covered in underseal

Front suspension arms covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle covered in underseal

Rear suspension arms covered in underseal

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,241 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front and rear suspension components covered in underseal paint

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,819 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,176 miles

Offside front headlamp levelling sensor broken.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,887 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cut on outer side wall

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,524 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cut on outer side wall

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

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

corrosion on both front brake discs

rear exhaust flanges corroded

tyre monitoring lamp on

Fail 27 Mar 2017 54,651 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

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

corrosion on both front brake discs

rear exhaust flanges corroded

tyre monitoring lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 41,848 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded at rear flanges

Fail 29 Mar 2014 41,848 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded at rear flanges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,700 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,865 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight cracking on sidewall of offside front tyre

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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A18 HNY is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A18 HNY, 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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A18 HNY is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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