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Mazda 6

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LP08 MXGMOT history

LP08 MXG is a red petrol Mazda 6 first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

LP08 MXG red Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
131,166 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 MXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 MXG was last recorded at 131,166 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 6,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,099 miles · 20 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,067 miles
Average per year
7,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,166 miles
  • 2024 – 125,099 miles
  • 2023 – 119,106 miles
  • 2022 – 111,386 miles
  • 2021 – 106,222 miles
  • 2019 – 94,907 miles
  • 2018 – 85,097 miles
  • 2017 – 74,972 miles
  • 2016 – 68,634 miles
  • 2015 – 60,942 miles
  • 2014 – 53,808 miles
  • 2013 – 44,503 miles
  • 2012 – 36,954 miles
  • 2011 – 28,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,166 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Various rear suspension bushes deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Corrosion to chassis and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front nearside and offside brake pads wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear nearside and offside brake pads wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,166 miles (+6,067)3 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,166 miles
    Test number
    825835913547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel
  2. Pass125,099 miles (+5,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,099 miles
    Test number
    841640042205
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis
  3. Pass119,106 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,106 miles
    Test number
    872245554257
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiencies N/S 203 -- O/S 86
  4. Fail119,069 miles (+48)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,069 miles
    Test number
    495318660161
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and suspension components
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes deteriorating
  5. Fail119,021 miles (+7,635)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,021 miles
    Test number
    243524788766
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and suspension components
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes deteriorating
  6. Pass111,386 miles (+5,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    232917961389
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes deteriorating
  7. Pass106,222 miles (+11,315)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,222 miles
    Test number
    878707597680
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass94,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,907 miles
    Test number
    452492889131
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail94,904 miles (+9,807)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    939554033409
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass85,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    402194062138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,096 miles (+10,124)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,096 miles
    Test number
    452322971045
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass74,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    471803541205
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside brake pads wearing thin
  13. Fail74,972 miles (+6,338)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    995885039028
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside brake pads wearing thin
  14. Pass68,634 miles (+7,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,634 miles
    Test number
    403572929593
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass60,942 miles (+7,134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    468720685152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing thin on edge
  16. Pass53,808 miles (+9,305)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    536819484101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre wearing thin on edges
  17. Pass44,503 miles (+7,549)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    435775083156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,954 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,954 miles
    Test number
    978114692162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,619 miles
    Test number
    779906181136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 MXG

Does LP08 MXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 MXG expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 MXG?
The MOT on LP08 MXG expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 MXG done?
LP08 MXG was recorded at 131,166 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 7,568 miles a year.
Has LP08 MXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 MXG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 MXG 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 LP08 MXG find?
LP08 MXG failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel, and 10 more.

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