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SO16 XDD

2016 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,103 mi
Last recorded177,103 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 177,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 173,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 170,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 162,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 162,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mount defective. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 133,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 98,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 XDD is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

SO16 XDD is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is SO16 XDD safe to buy?

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