
Mazda 6
Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,191 cc
LM16 CAVMOT history
LM16 CAV is a silver diesel Mazda 6 first used on 14 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 168,211 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 168,211 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,162 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM16 CAV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 6
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,191 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 14 Apr 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM16 CAV was last recorded at 168,211 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 167,915 miles · 17 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 296 miles
- Average per year
- 13,162 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,211 miles
- 2025 – 160,195 miles
- 2024 – 143,904 miles
- 2023 – 130,925 miles
- 2022 – 113,351 miles
- 2021 – 100,940 miles
- 2020 – 95,181 miles
- 2019 – 70,915 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,211 miles4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 168,211 miles
- Test number
- 844942583144
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail168,204 miles (+289)1 dangerous2 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,204 miles
- Test number
- 814270856193
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail167,915 miles (+7,720)3 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,915 miles
- Test number
- 843094700762
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass160,195 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 160,195 miles
- Test number
- 654674267506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,172 miles (+16,268)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,172 miles
- Test number
- 930281031513
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,904 miles (+12,979)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 143,904 miles
- Test number
- 265851941740
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,925 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 130,925 miles
- Test number
- 595184046499
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Fail130,899 miles (+17,548)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,899 miles
- Test number
- 631480498739
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Pass113,351 miles (+12,411)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 113,351 miles
- Test number
- 819680157201
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,940 miles (+5,759)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 100,940 miles
- Test number
- 634816846105
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,181 miles (+24,266)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 95,181 miles
- Test number
- 520931581147
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,915 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,915 miles
- Test number
- 552706178340
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Questions about LM16 CAV
- Does LM16 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 CAV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM16 CAV?
- The MOT on LM16 CAV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM16 CAV done?
- LM16 CAV was recorded at 168,211 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 13,162 miles a year.
- Has LM16 CAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM16 CAV has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM16 CAV 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 LM16 CAV find?
- LM16 CAV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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