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VU66 XJH

2016 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,224 mi
Last recorded72,224 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 XJH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 72,224 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 72,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened all 4 tabs missing lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 67,288 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 67,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,123 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,726 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,965 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Both Tyres Very Close to cords

Fail 13 Aug 2019 25,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 XJH is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

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

Is VU66 XJH safe to buy?

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