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VU66 LWD

2016 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,803 mi
Last recorded87,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 LWD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,803 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2025 70,115 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 70,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 66,101 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 66,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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
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VU66 LWD is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU66 LWD, 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 VU66 LWD registered?

VU66 LWD is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is VU66 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU66 LWD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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