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AY66 VHM

2016 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VHM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 126,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 105,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,366 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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AY66 VHM is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY66 VHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY66 VHM registered?

AY66 VHM is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AY66 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 VHM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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