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VU66 LXL

2016 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,160 mi
Last recorded86,160 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 LXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,160 miles

advise front discs rear discs minor corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 85,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,745 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 81,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,753 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 75,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 53,964 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms( rear most bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 42,732 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,366 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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VU66 LXL is a 2016 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXL, 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 VU66 LXL registered?

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

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