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AB15 CAT

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,607 mi
Last recorded47,607 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB15 CAT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,607 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf perished. Both rears badly perished / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 47,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. Also discs scored / corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf perished. Both rears badly perished / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 41,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, badly perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 41,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, badly perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 35,392 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, caliper flexible hoses, metal pipe sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 35,373 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, caliper flexible hoses, metal pipe sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,367 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 23,087 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 14,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 11,753 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 9,349 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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AB15 CAT is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB15 CAT, 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 AB15 CAT registered?

AB15 CAT is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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