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AK65 ZLV

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 ZLV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 84,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2026 82,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have splits to the inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 77,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Warning light on with engine running (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have splits to the inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 68,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,105 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,767 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,340 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 53,239 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 29 Jan 2019 35,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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AK65 ZLV is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK65 ZLV, 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 AK65 ZLV registered?

AK65 ZLV is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 January 2016.

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