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VN16 MUE

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 MUE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 116,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 102,828 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,016 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 88,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Requires investigating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advisory concerns both front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,685 miles

FRONT brake discs inner surfaces corroding & in poor condition.

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroding & in poor condition.

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 MUE is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUE, 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 VN16 MUE registered?

VN16 MUE is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is VN16 MUE safe to buy?

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