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Mazda MX-6

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 2,497 cc

K68 JWCMOT history

K68 JWC is a red petrol Mazda MX-6 first used on 11 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022 and it has passed 6 of 13 MOT tests, with 170,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2022
Mileage
170,782 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2021
MOT tests
13
6 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K68 JWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-6
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
11 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

K68 JWC was last recorded at 170,782 miles on 20 Dec 2021, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,695 miles · 27 Sept 2016
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
3,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 170,782 miles
  • 2016 – 170,695 miles
  • 2013 – 166,127 miles
  • 2012 – 158,847 miles
  • 2010 – 158,799 miles
  • 2009 – 148,769 miles
  • 2007 – 126,995 miles
  • 2006 – 123,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,782 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components general corrosion
  • AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperative, not required by year

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,782 miles (+87)5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,782 miles
    Test number
    742993895901
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components general corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperative, not required by year

  2. Fail170,695 miles (+4,568)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,695 miles
    Test number
    836158663341
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass166,127 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    166,127 miles
    Test number
    305501583428
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside Front wishbone bush has slight cracks occuring
    • NoteOffside Front wishbone bush has slight cracks occuring

  4. Fail166,127 miles (+7,280)2 dangerous11 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,127 miles
    Test number
    108539073280
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pads not sitting in the caliper
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth Rear Brake disc has major corrosion
    • NoteNearside Front wishbone bush has slight cracks occuring
    • NoteOffside Front wishbone bush has slight cracks occuring

  5. Pass158,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    158,847 miles
    Test number
    687208052206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail158,847 km4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,847 km
    Test number
    799167852233
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail158,799 miles (+10,030)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,799 miles
    Test number
    113591170075
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/s cv boot loose
    • NoteN/s head light misted
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc starting to corrode
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

  8. Pass148,769 miles (+163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    148,769 miles
    Test number
    860501779054
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  9. Fail148,606 miles (+21,611)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,606 miles
    Test number
    311052569075
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  10. Pass126,995 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    126,995 miles
    Test number
    460550727257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,993 miles (+3,703)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,993 miles
    Test number
    344242517408
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  12. Pass123,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    164902766065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,290 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    763741466075
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Questions about K68 JWC

Does K68 JWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K68 JWC expired on 19 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K68 JWC?
The MOT on K68 JWC expired on 19 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K68 JWC done?
K68 JWC was recorded at 170,782 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2021, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
Has K68 JWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K68 JWC has failed 7 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on K68 JWC 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 K68 JWC find?
K68 JWC passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2021 with 5 minor defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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