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AV66 BVU

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,846 mi
Last recorded95,846 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 BVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,846 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 95,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 88,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,307 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 70,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,592 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,685 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + Inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + Inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AV66 BVU is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV66 BVU, 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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AV66 BVU is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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