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VN16 MDV

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,911 mi
Last recorded88,911 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 MDV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 88,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 88,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre down to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre down to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake servo vacuum recovery slow

Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,628 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 76,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 59,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 50,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 41,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 41,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 35,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 26,663 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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VN16 MDV is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red 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 VN16 MDV, 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 VN16 MDV registered?

VN16 MDV is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is VN16 MDV safe to buy?

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