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BK59 RTU

2009 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,356 mi
Last recorded149,356 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 685,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 RTU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 149,356 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 127,462 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,658 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,091 miles

surface corrosion to under side and suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,083 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to under side and suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to metal with slight distortion to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear required effort only just achieved and imbalance just with in tolerance

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint cover deteriorated but not splitting

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to metal with slight distortion to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear required effort only just achieved and imbalance just with in tolerance

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint cover deteriorated but not splitting

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,236 miles

surface corrosion to under side

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,702 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,666 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,856 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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BK59 RTU is a 2009 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK59 RTU, 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 BK59 RTU registered?

BK59 RTU is a 2009 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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