CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ16 CTL

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,100 mi
Last recorded122,100 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 CTL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 122,100 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. 3mm of friction material remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 121,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,008 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 96,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,525 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 69,897 miles

windscreen central front bracket for phone in swept Area B Zone

Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,410 miles

Central Front Lower bracket for phone in swept area b

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,214 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ16 CTL is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ16 CTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ16 CTL?

You can check the full history of YJ16 CTL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ16 CTL registered?

YJ16 CTL is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is YJ16 CTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 CTL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ16 CTL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ16 CTL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.