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VK66 AET

2016 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,872 mi
Last recorded65,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 AET
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 65,872 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 58,195 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 58,195 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,372 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

both front tyres slightly perished & wearing on edges

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 AET is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 AET, 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 AET registered?

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

Is VK66 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK66 AET shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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