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A2 FOM

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,366 mi
Last recorded58,366 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FOM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 58,366 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 47,127 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,239 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 42,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 38,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 38,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,449 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 34,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,527 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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A2 FOM is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,662 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 A2 FOM, 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 10 years old, this Mazda 6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A2 FOM registered?

A2 FOM is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is A2 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FOM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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