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DK16 GKX

2016 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 GKX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,012 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 96,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,980 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 78,980 miles

Battery leaking under bonnet (4.13 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 59,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2020 44,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,094 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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DK16 GKX is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK16 GKX, 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 DK16 GKX registered?

DK16 GKX is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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