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BG16 VMV

2016 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,609 mi
Last recorded70,609 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 VMV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 70,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 58,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 37,017 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 24,784 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,870 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 13,870 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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BG16 VMV is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BG16 VMV, 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 BG16 VMV registered?

BG16 VMV is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BG16 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 VMV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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