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VK66 AEF

2016 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,428 mi
Last recorded94,428 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 AEF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 94,428 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 94,387 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened un even wear too (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 79,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened un even wear too (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 37,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 26,257 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 14,963 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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VK66 AEF is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Black 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 VK66 AEF, 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 VK66 AEF registered?

VK66 AEF is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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