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AF09 VLB

2009 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,689 mi
Last recorded116,689 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VLB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,689 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 116,499 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,942 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,468 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 98,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,729 miles

no blip detected at imissions test

Fail 4 Apr 2017 81,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

no blip detected at imissions test

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,000 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 73,000 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,383 miles

WINTER TYRES FITTED / TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON / UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,971 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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AF09 VLB is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AF09 VLB, 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 AF09 VLB registered?

AF09 VLB is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AF09 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 VLB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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