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Mazda 6

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,798 cc

K8 DHKMOT history

K8 DHK is a grey petrol Mazda 6 first used on 2 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
81,018 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 DHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

K8 DHK was last recorded at 81,018 miles on 21 Nov 2023, 3,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,193 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,825 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,018 miles
  • 2022 – 77,193 miles
  • 2021 – 73,177 miles
  • 2020 – 69,666 miles
  • 2019 – 64,338 miles
  • 2018 – 59,925 miles
  • 2017 – 56,068 miles
  • 2016 – 51,357 miles
  • 2015 – 46,716 miles
  • 2014 – 42,630 miles
  • 2013 – 38,464 miles
  • 2012 – 33,697 miles
  • 2011 – 31,851 miles
  • 2010 – 29,618 miles
  • 2009 – 27,636 miles
  • 2008 – 25,805 miles
  • 2007 – 25,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,018 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,018 miles (+3,825)4 dangerous3 major1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,018 miles
    Test number
    829924475604
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  2. Pass77,193 miles (+4,016)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,193 miles
    Test number
    182961222179
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,177 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    618316719040
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail73,177 miles (+3,511)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    888580524899
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,666 miles (+20)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,666 miles
    Test number
    524035718582
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail69,646 miles (+5,308)4 dangerous1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,646 miles
    Test number
    551244013496
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,338 miles (+4,413)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,338 miles
    Test number
    782779817871
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass59,925 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,925 miles
    Test number
    568144411084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,068 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,068 miles
    Test number
    181896808928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Fail56,068 miles (+4,711)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,068 miles
    Test number
    465475616288
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass51,357 miles (+4,641)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    643105695913
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded edges, both sides (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass46,716 miles (+4,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    218368375164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass42,630 miles (+4,166)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,630 miles
    Test number
    475713394179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass38,464 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,464 miles
    Test number
    429413903294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,697 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,697 miles
    Test number
    416981902233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,851 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    817177951233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,618 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,618 miles
    Test number
    713936750243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,636 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,636 miles
    Test number
    154404859228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,805 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,805 miles
    Test number
    530214158270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,695 miles
    Test number
    554924147281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K8 DHK

Does K8 DHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 DHK expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 DHK?
The MOT on K8 DHK expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 DHK done?
K8 DHK was recorded at 81,018 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2023, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has K8 DHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 DHK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 DHK 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 K8 DHK find?
K8 DHK failed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 3 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected, and 13 more.

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