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VU16 DWG

2016 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,719 mi
Last recorded61,719 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 DWG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 55,079 miles

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 42,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 30,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Front Tyre Bald Inner EDge

Offside Rear Brake Disc Corroded

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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VU16 DWG is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU16 DWG, 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 VU16 DWG registered?

VU16 DWG is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VU16 DWG safe to buy?

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