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W23 FER

2017 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 FER
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 64,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 56,253 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 56,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 49,530 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2024 49,528 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 40,109 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,088 miles

no smoke at time of emissions test

Pass 28 May 2020 30,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 19,906 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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W23 FER is a 2017 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 51,846 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 W23 FER, 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 9 years old, this Mazda 6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W23 FER?

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What year was W23 FER registered?

W23 FER is a 2017 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is W23 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W23 FER shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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