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Mazda 6

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,798 cc

L8 EFDMOT history

L8 EFD is a blue petrol Mazda 6 first used on 29 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L8 EFD blue Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,157 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EFD was last recorded at 94,157 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,139 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,157 miles
  • 2024 – 89,173 miles
  • 2023 – 84,273 miles
  • 2022 – 76,352 miles
  • 2021 – 71,083 miles
  • 2020 – 64,008 miles
  • 2019 – 59,222 miles
  • 2018 – 55,879 miles
  • 2017 – 50,799 miles
  • 2016 – 44,368 miles
  • 2015 – 39,048 miles
  • 2014 – 30,856 miles
  • 2013 – 22,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,157 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear general corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRun flat fit to left frontRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryStandard tyre fit to front rightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Auxilary Belt Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,157 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,157 miles
    Test number
    581944677317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRun flat fit to left front
    • AdvisoryStandard tyre fit to front right

  2. Fail94,139 miles (+4,966)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,139 miles
    Test number
    192948077331
    • MajorCentral Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRun flat fit to left front
    • AdvisoryStandard tyre fit to front right

  3. Pass89,173 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    589807039799
    • AdvisoryAuxilary Belt Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail89,170 miles (+147)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,170 miles
    Test number
    978649155446
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxilary Belt Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail89,023 miles (+4,750)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,023 miles
    Test number
    292676181930
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Nearside (1.4.1 (a))

  6. Pass84,273 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,273 miles
    Test number
    845853285664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,272 miles (+7,920)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    161790572431
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,352 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    931254508799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,083 miles (+7,075)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    890287032980
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,008 miles
    Test number
    772789221520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,008 miles (+4,786)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,008 miles
    Test number
    263973979782
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass59,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,222 miles
    Test number
    149369698052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,221 miles (+3,342)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,221 miles
    Test number
    941881593679
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass55,879 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,879 miles
    Test number
    388827763530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,815 miles (+5,016)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,815 miles
    Test number
    649332998638
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  16. Pass50,799 miles (+6,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,799 miles
    Test number
    756401485848
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  17. Pass44,368 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,368 miles
    Test number
    875121990220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,048 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,048 miles
    Test number
    855674405242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,566 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    207475855496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,856 miles (+8,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    797325254121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass22,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,759 miles
    Test number
    769181663137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 EFD

Does L8 EFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EFD is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 EFD?
The MOT on L8 EFD is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EFD done?
L8 EFD was recorded at 94,157 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,720 miles a year.
Has L8 EFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EFD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 EFD 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 L8 EFD find?
L8 EFD passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; rear general corrosion, and 3 more.

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