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YX16 RUV

2016 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,871 mi
Last recorded157,871 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 RUV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 157,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 153,613 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 153,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 145,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 124,113 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,319 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,942 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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YX16 RUV 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 YX16 RUV, 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 YX16 RUV registered?

YX16 RUV is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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