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VU16 DXV

2016 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,361 mi
Last recorded76,361 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 DXV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 76,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 74,099 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 71,446 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2024 71,422 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction , dash cam on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure , excessively cracked to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 66,788 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 59,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner /outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 52,206 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 52,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 45,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front pads 70% worn

rear discs slightly pitted

rear pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2019 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

rear discs scored /pitted

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 DXV is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Black 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 VU16 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

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

Is VU16 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 DXV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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