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WH16 PWL

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,121 mi
Last recorded112,121 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 PWL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 112,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has temporary repair in tread area

Fail 15 Jul 2026 112,121 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has temporary repair in tread area

Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,857 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 97,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 90,282 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 89,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,691 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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WH16 PWL is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WH16 PWL, 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 WH16 PWL registered?

WH16 PWL is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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