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DG66 SZU

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,552 mi
Last recorded171,552 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG66 SZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 171,552 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 162,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 155,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 137,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 137,848 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Center sub frame bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,134 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 117,915 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,105 miles

Electronic device plugged into OBD port

Front Number plate deteriorating

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip not on gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner face corroded/ scored and a bit on offside outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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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DG66 SZU 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 DG66 SZU, 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 DG66 SZU registered?

DG66 SZU is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 September 2016.

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