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AJ16 VRN

2016 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,564 mi
Last recorded78,564 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VRN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 78,564 miles

both front lower ball joint boots perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges with various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery management system fault on dash

Fail 14 Feb 2025 71,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge and various cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn reduced braking surface due to heavy corrosion to inner faces and offside outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge and cords just starting to show (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark just below min mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges with various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery management system fault on dash

handbrake on 16% minimum reading

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,054 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 55,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,769 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 48,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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AJ16 VRN is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ16 VRN, 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 AJ16 VRN registered?

AJ16 VRN is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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