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VK16 DZR

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,325 mi
Last recorded53,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 DZR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 53,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 51,568 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 51,567 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 49,079 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 49,077 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,539 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 45,533 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 42,946 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 40,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 37,645 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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VK16 DZR is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK16 DZR, 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 VK16 DZR registered?

VK16 DZR is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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