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C3 BRW

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,828 mi
Last recorded109,828 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BRW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 109,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 109,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 91,712 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s, o/s . front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust sheild slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,889 miles

Engine oil level above max

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread & slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Mar 2024 73,889 miles

Engine oil level above max

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread & slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 57,382 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 36,285 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 31,477 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,515 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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C3 BRW is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C3 BRW, 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 C3 BRW registered?

C3 BRW is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 February 2016.

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