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BW16 BWX

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 BWX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 143,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 143,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 139,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 108,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2022 108,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2021 97,434 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,727 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 84,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,273 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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BW16 BWX is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red 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 BW16 BWX, 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 BW16 BWX registered?

BW16 BWX is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is BW16 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 BWX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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