CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU16 XYW

2016 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XYW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,352 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,066 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 29 Feb 2024 45,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 38,528 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively side's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front under bonnet covers obscuring testable items

Front undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 35,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 35,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,157 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 26 Feb 2020 28,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Fail 26 Feb 2019 25,486 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing NUT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU16 XYW is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Black 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 XYW, 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

How do I check the history of VU16 XYW?

You can check the full history of VU16 XYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU16 XYW registered?

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

Is VU16 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 XYW 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.

Does VU16 XYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU16 XYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.