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AF09 VLM

2009 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,922 mi
Last recorded100,922 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VLM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,922 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both just torn on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 98,176 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 98,176 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2024 94,829 miles

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

rear under body very rusty

Fail 14 May 2024 94,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear under body very rusty

Pass 12 May 2023 90,941 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 87,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 85,510 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 83,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,106 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 77,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,375 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,794 miles

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

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

could not gain access to boot

front brake pads appear to be getting low

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,699 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 VLM is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

AF09 VLM is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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