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G18 BYY

2016 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,147 mi
Last recorded117,147 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 BYY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edges and is only just on the legal limit

Offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 104,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,877 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,023 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 69,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,147 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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G18 BYY is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Black 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 G18 BYY, 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 G18 BYY registered?

G18 BYY is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is G18 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 BYY 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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