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DE16 HWU

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 HWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 128,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 118,877 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the outside edges 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

trays fitted in engine bay and underside obscuring some components

Fail 30 Aug 2023 105,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

trays fitted in engine bay and underside obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,870 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,419 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 69,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,746 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover/under shields fitted obscuring some components

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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DE16 HWU 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 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 DE16 HWU, 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 DE16 HWU registered?

DE16 HWU is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DE16 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 HWU 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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