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VK66 AEO

2016 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,435 mi
Last recorded127,435 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 127,435 miles

Undercarriage covered in underseal.

Fail 29 Jul 2026 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undercarriage covered in underseal.

Pass 6 Sep 2025 121,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 111,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 102,244 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 91,873 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 82,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 - 50 - 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 53,427 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 AEO is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK66 AEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK66 AEO registered?

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

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