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BC16 DHV

2016 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,008 mi
Last recorded48,008 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 DHV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 48,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing 4x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 43,565 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 39,549 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,727 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jul 2022 35,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2021 52,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,293 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2019 25,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

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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BC16 DHV is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC16 DHV, 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 BC16 DHV registered?

BC16 DHV is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is BC16 DHV safe to buy?

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