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SO16 EGV

2016 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,009 mi
Last recorded86,009 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 EGV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 71,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 71,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top shocker mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,076 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 22,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 13,017 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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SO16 EGV is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SO16 EGV, 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 SO16 EGV registered?

SO16 EGV is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is SO16 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 EGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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