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Mazda 6

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,998 cc

L3 VUKMOT history

L3 VUK is a blue petrol Mazda 6 first used on 16 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

L3 VUK blue Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
138,229 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VUK was last recorded at 138,229 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,068 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
10,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,229 miles
  • 2025 – 127,033 miles
  • 2024 – 114,792 miles
  • 2023 – 110,109 miles
  • 2022 – 100,610 miles
  • 2021 – 92,323 miles
  • 2020 – 86,651 miles
  • 2019 – 76,563 miles
  • 2018 – 63,862 miles
  • 2017 – 46,923 miles
  • 2016 – 29,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,229 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    433817684110
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail138,229 miles (+161)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    808410483648
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail138,068 miles (+11,035)1 dangerous2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,068 miles
    Test number
    981592249072
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass127,033 miles (+12,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,033 miles
    Test number
    650201244640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion

  5. Pass114,792 miles (+4,683)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,792 miles
    Test number
    567232384286
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass110,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,109 miles
    Test number
    750796532941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,109 miles (+9,499)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,109 miles
    Test number
    348449025649
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    487177859859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,610 miles (+8,287)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    974677772185
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,323 miles (+5,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,323 miles
    Test number
    537709564738
    • 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))
    • 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))

  11. Pass86,651 miles (+10,088)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    575338512540
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust touching rear axle

  12. Pass76,563 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    380548007108
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded reducing braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail76,563 miles (+12,701)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    862205149214
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded reducing braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass63,862 miles (+16,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    877314283874
    • AdvisoryExhaust is touching rear sub frame, appears to have been damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Joint (7.1.2)

  15. Pass46,923 miles (+17,689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,923 miles
    Test number
    321704830181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,234 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,234 miles
    Test number
    944395241223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,776 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,776 miles
    Test number
    696597713414
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L3 VUK

Does L3 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VUK is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VUK?
The MOT on L3 VUK is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VUK done?
L3 VUK was recorded at 138,229 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 10,647 miles a year.
Has L3 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VUK has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 VUK 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 L3 VUK find?
L3 VUK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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