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FA16 OSJ

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,514 mi
Last recorded129,514 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 OSJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 129,514 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover

rear suspension bushes generally perishing

under trays

Fail 22 Sep 2025 129,514 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover

rear suspension bushes generally perishing

under trays

warning light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2024 119,429 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 96,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.55.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,436 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,047 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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FA16 OSJ is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA16 OSJ, 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 FA16 OSJ registered?

FA16 OSJ is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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