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VU16 EFS

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 EFS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 81,678 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,838 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 37,484 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2020 32,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,682 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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VU16 EFS is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

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

Is VU16 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 EFS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU16 EFS have outstanding finance?

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