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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.

B5 VKN black Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass181,356 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass149,726 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,726 miles
    Test number
    509173380871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. Pass142,556 miles (+56,056)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,556 miles
    Test number
    293976478568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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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