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VO16 HYZ

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,550 mi
Last recorded121,550 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 HYZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 121,550 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 121,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 118,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,087 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 113,085 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,288 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 74,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,120 miles

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

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

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 HYZ is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

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

Is VO16 HYZ safe to buy?

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