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VO65 VHJ

2016 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO65 VHJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 107,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 107,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,247 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 99,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 92,263 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip front windscreen lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NSF tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Front OSF tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,151 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip - below driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken, headlamp damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 24 Sep 2021 65,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 48,509 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 28,370 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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VO65 VHJ is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO65 VHJ, 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 VO65 VHJ registered?

VO65 VHJ is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 January 2016.

Is VO65 VHJ safe to buy?

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