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VE16 XJL

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,458 mi
Last recorded157,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 XJL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 157,458 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Center screen glass damage less 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle to the inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm bushes cracking but not excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to screen glass but not in the drivers field of view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 133,773 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight age perishing to the lower suspension arms bonded bushes near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle to the wheel inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying to the seat belt outer webbing edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 133,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad linings below the 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight age perishing to the lower suspension arms bonded bushes near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle to the wheel inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying to the seat belt outer webbing edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front lower suspension arm bushes perished but not excessive

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle to the inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth balding off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to the tyre center tread but not exposing the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Front lower suspension arm bushes perished but not excessive

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle to the inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth balding off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in the tyre center tread ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying to the webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 88,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front lower suspension arm bonded bushes slight cracking

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Nail in tyre outer tread area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Front suspension lower arm bonded bushes slight cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Lower arm bonded bushes slight perishing

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratching to the windscreen glass but not effecting the view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth worn below 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Slight perishing lower arm bonded bushes

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth worn below 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,444 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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VE16 XJL is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE16 XJL, 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 VE16 XJL registered?

VE16 XJL is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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