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YG16 AAJ

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,690 mi
Last recorded97,690 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 AAJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitted and rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,753 miles

Engine oil level above maximum

Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,707 miles

Engine oil level above maximum

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 76,707 miles

Engine oil level above maximum

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,195 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,679 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 60,400 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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YG16 AAJ is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG16 AAJ, 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 YG16 AAJ registered?

YG16 AAJ is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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