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BU16 EJG

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 EJG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 47,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,443 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 45,443 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 40,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 36,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,422 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slit on edges. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 23,023 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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BU16 EJG is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU16 EJG, 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 BU16 EJG registered?

BU16 EJG is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 EJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 EJG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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