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BU16 HMK

2016 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,580 mi
Last recorded76,580 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 HMK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,580 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 65,776 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 65,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 54,091 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 42,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front grill damaged ,sharp edge now covered

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 33,922 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 30,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 24,093 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear clip missing and allowing grease out but has not become insecure yet (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 16,200 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 HMK is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU16 HMK, 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 BU16 HMK registered?

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

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