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Y4 VAT

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,715 mi
Last recorded47,715 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 VAT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 47,715 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 46,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 42,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 38,113 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 34,425 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 31,120 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 31,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 29,524 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 26,729 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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Y4 VAT is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y4 VAT, 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 Y4 VAT registered?

Y4 VAT is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is Y4 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 VAT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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