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YL16 ECX

2016 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 ECX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 81,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 76,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,015 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 45,964 miles

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

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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YL16 ECX is a 2016 Mazda 6 in White 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 YL16 ECX, 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 YL16 ECX registered?

YL16 ECX is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YL16 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 ECX 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.

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