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BJ05 HEA

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HEA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,281 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,105 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 111,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 89,446 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 89,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 79,112 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 79,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,435 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 65,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 54,385 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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BJ05 HEA 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 BJ05 HEA, 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 BJ05 HEA registered?

BJ05 HEA is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is BJ05 HEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 HEA 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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