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V17 KMK

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 KMK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 90,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,886 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 53,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 37,862 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 37,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 33,114 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner brake discs corroded (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate not fully secure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on outer edge 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & has got splits on outer edge/worn on edges(strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 33,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner brake discs corroded (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate not fully secure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on outer edge 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & has got splits on outer edge/worn on edges(strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,262 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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V17 KMK is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red 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 V17 KMK, 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 V17 KMK registered?

V17 KMK is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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