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SO16 EFY

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,518 mi
Last recorded163,518 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 EFY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 163,518 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 159,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 145,712 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 145,712 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 134,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive potential diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 133,466 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 133,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 110,936 miles

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

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

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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SO16 EFY is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO16 EFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO16 EFY registered?

SO16 EFY is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is SO16 EFY safe to buy?

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