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VO16 URJ

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,459 mi
Last recorded175,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 175,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 175,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 162,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and front tyres going bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside headlamp broken

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2024 146,060 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2023 140,699 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 123,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,753 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 100,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 84,743 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,155 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,155 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 URJ is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red 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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

VO16 URJ is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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