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BG16 VNU

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,573 mi
Last recorded81,573 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 VNU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 81,573 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 66,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,917 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 29,355 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 22,779 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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BG16 VNU is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BG16 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

Is BG16 VNU safe to buy?

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