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VU16 EAO

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,560 mi
Last recorded84,560 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 EAO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,560 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,371 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,567 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 59,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre has scuffs and small cuts to outer tyre wall and wear to outer tread edge also tread wearing thin

Offside Front tyre worn on outer tread edges and tread wearing thin

Pass 29 Oct 2019 14,352 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 13,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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VU16 EAO is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

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

Is VU16 EAO safe to buy?

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