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VO16 HBE

2016 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,143 mi
Last recorded98,143 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 HBE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 90,884 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 90,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 90,541 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 79,332 miles

Front bumper damage but not likely to fall off

Offside Rear door scratch and slightly dented

Pass 1 May 2021 61,009 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 61,009 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,394 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 36,275 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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VO16 HBE is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO16 HBE, 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 VO16 HBE registered?

VO16 HBE is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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