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YJ16 MEP

2016 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,862 mi
Last recorded70,862 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 MEP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 70,862 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 65,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 58,530 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 32,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2020 26,011 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded - Inner

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge And Perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge And Outer Edge Worn Low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin

Pass 16 Aug 2019 16,812 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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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YJ16 MEP is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MEP, 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

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What year was YJ16 MEP registered?

YJ16 MEP is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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