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WG16 AFO

2016 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,409 mi
Last recorded68,409 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 AFO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 66,139 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 66,128 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 64,640 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 64,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 62,879 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 62,866 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 61,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 59,948 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 59,946 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 58,028 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,945 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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WG16 AFO is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WG16 AFO, 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 WG16 AFO registered?

WG16 AFO is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is WG16 AFO safe to buy?

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