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Mazda 6

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 2,488 cc

LP12 UFBMOT history

LP12 UFB is a red petrol Mazda 6 first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LP12 UFB red Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,750 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UFB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,488 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UFB was last recorded at 118,750 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2019: 93,269 miles, lower than 93,326 miles on 9 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,746 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,750 miles
  • 2024 – 112,362 miles
  • 2023 – 106,760 miles
  • 2022 – 101,029 miles
  • 2021 – 98,853 miles
  • 2020 – 97,083 miles
  • 2019 – 93,269 miles
  • 2017 – 79,423 miles
  • 2016 – 61,493 miles
  • 2015 – 38,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,750 miles
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components are covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTailgate only opens off the keyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,750 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,750 miles
    Test number
    608560842081
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components are covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTailgate only opens off the key

  2. Fail118,746 miles (+6,384)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,746 miles
    Test number
    961802959690
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components are covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTailgate only opens off the key

  3. Pass112,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    935139576338
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, Front arms of the rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe Underside of the vehicle, Suspension & Exhaust system are all generally corroded.

  4. Fail112,259 miles (+5,499)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,259 miles
    Test number
    803817978878
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner face of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside headlight, Lens is Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, Front arms of the rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe Underside of the vehicle, Suspension & Exhaust system are all generally corroded.

  5. Pass106,760 miles (+2,590)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,760 miles
    Test number
    934888453172
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields are insecure
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is generally very corroded

  6. Pass104,170 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,170 miles
    Test number
    559843160782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,156 miles (+3,127)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,156 miles
    Test number
    680715977794
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 225/45 x 18 95 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass101,029 miles (+2,176)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,029 miles
    Test number
    922872470618
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,853 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,853 miles
    Test number
    822172321598
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers are very weak

  10. Pass97,083 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,083 miles
    Test number
    661940305187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,269 miles (-57)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,269 miles
    Test number
    933052867489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,326 miles (+13,903)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    787769322261
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass79,423 miles (+17,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,423 miles
    Test number
    935884981223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass61,493 miles (+22,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    383311389797
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

  15. Pass38,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    325789705406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,803 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    267589105274
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LP12 UFB

Does LP12 UFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UFB is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UFB?
The MOT on LP12 UFB is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 UFB done?
LP12 UFB was recorded at 118,750 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,652 miles a year.
Has LP12 UFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UFB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 UFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 UFB find?
LP12 UFB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: all rear suspension components are covered in underseal; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; offside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, and 1 more.

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