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VK66 AFA

2016 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,501 mi
Last recorded55,501 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 55,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 55,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 46,640 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 40,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 31,156 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 15,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 15,861 miles

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

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

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 AFA 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 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 VK66 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

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

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