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Mazda 6

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,183 cc

L16 TJSMOT history

L16 TJS is a blue diesel Mazda 6 first used on 26 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L16 TJS blue Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,019 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,183 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TJS was last recorded at 172,019 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 15,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,083 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,936 miles
Average per year
11,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,019 miles
  • 2025 – 156,083 miles
  • 2024 – 141,505 miles
  • 2023 – 125,278 miles
  • 2022 – 110,725 miles
  • 2021 – 100,754 miles
  • 2019 – 87,465 miles
  • 2018 – 78,794 miles
  • 2017 – 70,739 miles
  • 2016 – 62,467 miles
  • 2015 – 48,347 miles
  • 2014 – 35,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,019 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,019 miles (+15,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,019 miles
    Test number
    289273019470
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass156,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,083 miles
    Test number
    607129112023
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail156,083 miles (+14,578)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,083 miles
    Test number
    864236519011
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,505 miles
    Test number
    269282947625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail141,505 miles (+16,227)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,505 miles
    Test number
    478153076469
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,278 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    496949330193
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,278 miles (+14,553)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    207820759961
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,725 miles (+9,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,725 miles
    Test number
    955065116815
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    955349951008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail100,754 miles (+13,289)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    184576753642
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass87,465 miles (+8,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    286653103299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass78,794 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    725539500015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,603 miles (+7,864)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    755171099312
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass70,739 miles (+8,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,739 miles
    Test number
    977153890391
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low

  15. Pass62,467 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    825547261914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail62,462 miles (+14,115)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,462 miles
    Test number
    188669937700
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,347 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    275105455110
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail48,347 miles (+12,686)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    945215655101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass35,661 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,661 miles
    Test number
    178206734189
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L16 TJS

Does L16 TJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TJS is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 TJS?
The MOT on L16 TJS is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 TJS done?
L16 TJS was recorded at 172,019 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 11,669 miles a year.
Has L16 TJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TJS has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 TJS 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 L16 TJS find?
L16 TJS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear; service brake binding but not excessively front and rear.

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