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VX16 DXG

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,197 mi
Last recorded91,197 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 DXG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 91,197 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 20 Feb 2026 91,197 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to loud noise from front discs/something rubbing on discs (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to charge warning lamp on and engine struggling to rev and lots of blue smoke out of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2024 85,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 85,287 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,727 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 77,725 miles

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,321 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 72,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,842 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav obstructing drivers view ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,564 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 57,562 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 44,301 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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VX16 DXG 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 58.3%.

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 VX16 DXG, 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 VX16 DXG registered?

VX16 DXG is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is VX16 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 DXG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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