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VU16 EAY

2016 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,311 mi
Last recorded69,311 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,311 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some test able items

Fail 11 Aug 2025 69,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some test able items

Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,319 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

some surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 49,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,685 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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 EAY is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

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

Is VU16 EAY safe to buy?

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