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VU16 XYY

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XYY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 122,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs very badly corroded Pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 80% worn Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,096 miles

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

both front and rear o/s tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2024 102,082 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

both front and rear o/s tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,374 miles

Engine oil just below min

Rear o/s brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 26,718 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,119 miles

All brake discs corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn edges (5.2.3 (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 XYY is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

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

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