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AL55 VAL

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,309 mi
Last recorded29,309 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 VAL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 29,309 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 26,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,434 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 23,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 20,771 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 20,771 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 18,036 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 15,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 15,297 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 13,278 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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AL55 VAL is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AL55 VAL, 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 AL55 VAL registered?

AL55 VAL is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AL55 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 VAL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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