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VU66 WDD

2016 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,373 mi
Last recorded86,373 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 WDD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 86,373 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 86,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,043 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 82,042 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 1.70 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,693 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,503 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,914 miles

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

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

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 WDD is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

VU66 WDD is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 September 2016.

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