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VU16 RVW

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 RVW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 126,683 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter/ sump plug area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slightly noisy

Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Back Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Back Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,583 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 102,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 92,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Dec 2022 92,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,268 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,573 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 63,837 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,756 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 RVW is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

VU16 RVW is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is VU16 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 RVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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