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Mazda 6

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

L40 BJHMOT history

L40 BJH is a grey petrol Mazda 6 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L40 BJH grey Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,455 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BJH was last recorded at 151,455 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 8,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,445 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,010 miles
Average per year
8,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,455 miles
  • 2025 – 143,445 miles
  • 2024 – 135,377 miles
  • 2023 – 126,494 miles
  • 2022 – 117,941 miles
  • 2021 – 109,401 miles
  • 2020 – 101,340 miles
  • 2019 – 94,065 miles
  • 2018 – 91,639 miles
  • 2017 – 86,491 miles
  • 2016 – 80,071 miles
  • 2015 – 74,315 miles
  • 2014 – 64,409 miles
  • 2013 – 45,010 miles
  • 2012 – 23,068 miles
  • 2011 – 15,999 miles
  • 2010 – 13,004 miles
  • 2009 – 10,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,455 miles (+8,010)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,455 miles
    Test number
    555356307821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass143,445 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,445 miles
    Test number
    553646736357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded

  3. Fail143,445 miles (+8,068)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,445 miles
    Test number
    658551813442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded

  4. Pass135,377 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,377 miles
    Test number
    561317310715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail135,377 miles (+8,883)2 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,377 miles
    Test number
    657840453510
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,494 miles (+8,553)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,494 miles
    Test number
    138083641204
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,941 miles (+8,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,941 miles
    Test number
    978286452665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass109,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,401 miles
    Test number
    447000572177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,401 miles (+8,061)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,401 miles
    Test number
    229006558036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,340 miles (+7,275)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,340 miles
    Test number
    694639428494
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass94,065 miles (+2,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    324635529247
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges and 3mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres on 3mm tread depth and cracking in outer tread edge
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper blades smearing screen slightly

  12. Pass91,639 miles (+5,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,639 miles
    Test number
    486945272847
    • AdvisoryAdvise cuts to outer tyre walls n/s/r and n/s/f
    • AdvisoryAdvise front tyres 3mm tread depth and worn inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise h/lamp lenses require buffing

  13. Pass86,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    946839994854
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked but can be read from a distance
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre low on tread 3mm

  14. Fail86,491 miles (+6,420)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    375417811931
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked but can be read from a distance
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre low on tread 3mm

  15. Pass80,071 miles (+5,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,071 miles
    Test number
    806258684294
    • AdvisoryAdvise all brake pads 50% worn
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust boxes noisey

  16. Pass74,315 miles (+9,906)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    524029577104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,409 miles (+19,399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    606314954231
    • NoteAdvise rear b/pads low

  18. Pass45,010 miles (+21,942)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,010 miles
    Test number
    227143653232
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre cuts in outer wall.and tread close to wear bars.
    • NoteAdvise offside front brake slower to increase and decrease effort.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads worn low.

  19. Pass23,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,068 miles
    Test number
    965765262277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,068 miles (+7,069)2 dangerous2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,068 miles
    Test number
    417525262228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass15,999 miles (+2,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,999 miles
    Test number
    699878191024
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres cracking in treads.

  22. Pass13,004 miles (+2,685)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,004 miles
    Test number
    592091390026
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteTyres cracking in treads.

  23. Pass10,319 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,319 miles
    Test number
    964563399082
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L40 BJH

Does L40 BJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BJH is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 BJH?
The MOT on L40 BJH is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 BJH done?
L40 BJH was recorded at 151,455 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 8,133 miles a year.
Has L40 BJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BJH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 BJH 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 L40 BJH find?
L40 BJH passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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