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VU66 VYO

2016 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,988 mi
Last recorded65,988 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 VYO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 65,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 65,988 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 58,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,083 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 51,083 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Added fuel cleaner (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2024 51,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,735 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2023 40,735 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,215 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 VYO is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU66 VYO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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