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VA16 RHV

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 RHV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 73,022 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 73,022 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,298 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 56,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 48,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,943 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 24,501 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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VA16 RHV is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Silver 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 VA16 RHV, 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 VA16 RHV registered?

VA16 RHV is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is VA16 RHV safe to buy?

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