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YL16 ZDA

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 ZDA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF,OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

light corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Jun 2026 75,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF,OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Jun 2025 69,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, slight cracks. 225/45r19 96y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR Suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 69,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, slight cracks. 225/45r19 96y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR Suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm 225/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/45zr19 96y xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,865 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 50,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/45r19 96w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. 225/45r19 96w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,844 miles

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

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

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

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 ZDA is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL16 ZDA, 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 YL16 ZDA registered?

YL16 ZDA is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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