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AY16 VJO

2016 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,659 mi
Last recorded84,659 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VJO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,659 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 78,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,820 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 70,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,022 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,952 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively badly corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc badly corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,436 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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AY16 VJO is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY16 VJO, 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 AY16 VJO registered?

AY16 VJO is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is AY16 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 VJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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