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AY16 WDP

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,883 mi
Last recorded117,883 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WDP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 117,883 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 112,092 miles

Both rear tyres stepped slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2024 107,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 92,656 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,975 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 81,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,420 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 74,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,826 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,462 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides rear tyres cave numerous cuts / cracks in the inner tyre sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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 WDP is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY16 WDP, 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 WDP registered?

AY16 WDP is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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