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VU66 VYZ

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,375 mi
Last recorded88,375 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 88,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,556 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 42,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,398 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,053 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 31,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 22,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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VU66 VYZ is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

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

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