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BU16 MSY

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,349 mi
Last recorded62,349 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 MSY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 62,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush is starting to delaminate - keep under observation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges - worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven plus some slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges - worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven plus some slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Underfloor covers fitted not allowing full access to some underfloor components

Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 54,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine oil level very high (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF warning light on dash

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 48,901 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 48,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 40,107 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 37,774 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,635 miles

undertrays fitted

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 MSY is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

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

Is BU16 MSY safe to buy?

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