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VN16 MWL

2016 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 MWL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,250 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 46,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,375 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 28,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 MWL is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN16 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

VN16 MWL is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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