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Mazda 6

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,183 cc

LM61 YLSMOT history

LM61 YLS is a silver diesel Mazda 6 first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 173,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LM61 YLS silver Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,106 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,183 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YLS was last recorded at 173,106 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,561 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,545 miles
Average per year
10,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,106 miles
  • 2024 – 165,561 miles
  • 2023 – 155,895 miles
  • 2022 – 145,475 miles
  • 2021 – 136,721 miles
  • 2020 – 129,513 miles
  • 2019 – 123,936 miles
  • 2018 – 110,704 miles
  • 2017 – 99,104 miles
  • 2016 – 92,251 miles
  • 2015 – 76,105 miles
  • 2014 – 59,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,106 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,106 miles
    Test number
    261534809437
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,105 miles (+7,544)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,105 miles
    Test number
    994055741990
    • MajorFront Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,561 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,561 miles
    Test number
    180629034885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,526 miles (+9,631)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,526 miles
    Test number
    265453427053
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,895 miles (+10,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,895 miles
    Test number
    107787499361
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,475 miles (+8,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,475 miles
    Test number
    198873375786
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass136,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,721 miles
    Test number
    917144592703
    • 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))

  8. Fail136,721 miles (+7,208)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,721 miles
    Test number
    358185045247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp 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))

  9. Pass129,513 miles (+5,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,513 miles
    Test number
    118979262711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,936 miles (+13,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,936 miles
    Test number
    348010320474
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass110,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,704 miles
    Test number
    385421816088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,703 miles (+11,599)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,703 miles
    Test number
    916005766088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass99,104 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,104 miles
    Test number
    951147436235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,251 miles (+16,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    791507708424
    • AdvisoryDpf light is on

  15. Pass76,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,105 miles
    Test number
    763952108012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,104 miles (+17,036)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,104 miles
    Test number
    859572981204
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,068 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,068 miles
    Test number
    935288624322
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s undertrays damaged
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has chunk missing out of outer sidewall

Questions about LM61 YLS

Does LM61 YLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YLS is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YLS?
The MOT on LM61 YLS is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YLS done?
LM61 YLS was recorded at 173,106 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 10,252 miles a year.
Has LM61 YLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YLS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 YLS 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 LM61 YLS find?
LM61 YLS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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