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VU66 MKJ

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 MKJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 104,259 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 104,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 92,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 80,943 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,805 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,536 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 MKJ is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Silver 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 VU66 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

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

Is VU66 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU66 MKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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