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VU16 XYC

2016 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,852 mi
Last recorded102,852 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XYC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 102,852 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 90,861 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,465 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,949 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,139 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 55,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,412 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,622 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 36,354 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 XYC is a 2016 Mazda 6 in White 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 XYC, 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.

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What year was VU16 XYC registered?

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

Is VU16 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 XYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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