2016 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · DA16 VAU
2016 Mazda 6 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 34,973 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 6
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA16 VAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 34,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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DA16 VAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda 6 (DA16 VAU) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DA16 VAU Mileage History
- 14/06/202230,942 mi
- 22/06/202333,387 mi+2,445 mi
- 22/06/202333,387 mi
- 27/06/202434,887 mi+1,500 mi
- 14/04/202534,973 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 1,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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