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Mazda 6

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,183 cc

L40 ETHMOT history

L40 ETH is a blue diesel Mazda 6 first used on 29 Nov 2010. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 197,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

L40 ETH blue Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
197,685 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ETH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,183 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 ETH was last recorded at 197,685 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 2,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,753 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,932 miles
Average per year
11,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,685 miles
  • 2024 – 194,753 miles
  • 2022 – 173,427 miles
  • 2021 – 145,459 miles
  • 2020 – 130,912 miles
  • 2019 – 114,171 miles
  • 2018 – 102,564 miles
  • 2017 – 97,486 miles
  • 2016 – 91,014 miles
  • 2015 – 83,256 miles
  • 2014 – 73,139 miles
  • 2013 – 57,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,685 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear heavily undersealed

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,685 miles (+2,932)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,685 miles
    Test number
    914707421694
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heavily undersealed

  2. Pass194,753 miles (+21,326)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    194,753 miles
    Test number
    612860965988
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass173,427 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,427 miles
    Test number
    575169798346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,418 miles (+27,959)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,418 miles
    Test number
    640959361474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,459 miles (+14,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,459 miles
    Test number
    978074848492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bush splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bush splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,912 miles (+16,741)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,912 miles
    Test number
    470527833384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    992891562128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail114,171 miles (+11,607)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    634888243323
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner brake pads look low

  9. Pass102,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    934127472205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,564 miles (+5,078)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    307955843815
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass97,486 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,486 miles
    Test number
    153701423624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,014 miles (+7,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,014 miles
    Test number
    714168277843
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres near wear band indicators. n/s rear tyre on wear band indicator

  13. Pass83,256 miles (+10,117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    186352457931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,139 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,139 miles
    Test number
    656845864208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,068 miles (+15,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    825082964202
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    187598963235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,350 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    326778463479
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L40 ETH

Does L40 ETH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 ETH expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 ETH?
The MOT on L40 ETH expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 ETH done?
L40 ETH was recorded at 197,685 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 11,684 miles a year.
Has L40 ETH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ETH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 ETH 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 ETH find?
L40 ETH failed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust particulate filter obviously defective; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 5 more.

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