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VN66 YZU

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,714 mi
Last recorded76,714 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 YZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,714 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 76,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,149 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 71,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken Lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,968 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 41,968 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 25,406 miles

oil level low

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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VN66 YZU is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN66 YZU, 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 VN66 YZU registered?

VN66 YZU is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is VN66 YZU safe to buy?

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