
Mazda 6
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,191 cc
B5 VKNMOT history
B5 VKN is a black diesel Mazda 6 first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 181,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 181,356 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 7
- 5 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 14,966 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B5 VKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,191 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 1 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B5 VKN was last recorded at 181,356 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,319 miles · 31 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 14,966 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 181,356 miles
- 2024 – 175,189 miles
- 2021 – 149,726 miles
- 2020 – 142,556 miles
- 2019 – 86,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
7 tests since 4 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,356 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 181,356 miles
- Test number
- 706129346770
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail181,319 miles (+6,130)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,319 miles
- Test number
- 122724120564
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass175,189 miles (+25,463)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 175,189 miles
- Test number
- 353502078533
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass149,726 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 149,726 miles
- Test number
- 509173380871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,723 miles (+7,167)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,723 miles
- Test number
- 673009011663
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
Pass142,556 miles (+56,056)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 142,556 miles
- Test number
- 293976478568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 86,500 miles
- Test number
- 684724831494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about B5 VKN
- Does B5 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B5 VKN expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B5 VKN?
- The MOT on B5 VKN expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B5 VKN done?
- B5 VKN was recorded at 181,356 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 14,966 miles a year.
- Has B5 VKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B5 VKN has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on B5 VKN ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on B5 VKN find?
- B5 VKN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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