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AY16 VKW

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,662 mi
Last recorded82,662 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VKW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 82,662 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,893 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 70,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 38,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has sidewall repair not recommended 2254519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 21,207 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 VKW is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

AY16 VKW is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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