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YA16 XSY

2016 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 XSY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,814 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 96,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 95,280 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heatshield missing

Nearside mirror assembly faulty (electrical)

Fail 22 May 2025 95,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer heatshield missing

Nearside mirror assembly faulty (electrical)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low plus feathered on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has surface corrosion on it (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low plus feathered on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface corrosion on it (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 90,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low plus feathered on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has surface corrosion on it (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low plus feathered on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface corrosion on it (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 83,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,255 miles

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2022 78,255 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,187 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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YA16 XSY is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel 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 YA16 XSY, 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 YA16 XSY registered?

YA16 XSY is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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