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Mazda 6

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LR56 LODMOT history

LR56 LOD is a grey petrol Mazda 6 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LR56 LOD grey Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,930 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR56 LOD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR56 LOD was last recorded at 149,930 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,242 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,688 miles
Average per year
6,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,930 miles
  • 2025 – 145,242 miles
  • 2024 – 139,635 miles
  • 2023 – 134,494 miles
  • 2022 – 131,180 miles
  • 2021 – 128,577 miles
  • 2020 – 126,261 miles
  • 2019 – 124,985 miles
  • 2018 – 122,853 miles
  • 2017 – 121,253 miles
  • 2016 – 119,484 miles
  • 2015 – 115,510 miles
  • 2014 – 107,124 miles
  • 2013 – 95,457 miles
  • 2012 – 80,370 miles
  • 2011 – 67,229 miles
  • 2010 – 52,406 miles
  • 2009 – 36,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,930 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,930 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,930 miles
    Test number
    435978097413
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,930 miles (+4,688)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,930 miles
    Test number
    656206207215
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,242 miles (+5,607)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,242 miles
    Test number
    996586312483
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass139,635 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,635 miles
    Test number
    235037823113
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,635 miles (+5,141)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,635 miles
    Test number
    217069726093
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,494 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,494 miles
    Test number
    870075230592
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail134,494 miles (+3,314)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,494 miles
    Test number
    960738181414
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,180 miles (+2,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,180 miles
    Test number
    918695622060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,577 miles (+12)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    378151701968
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension surface rust

  10. Fail128,565 miles (+2,304)5 major5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,565 miles
    Test number
    716224666581
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension surface rust

  11. Pass126,261 miles (+1,276)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,261 miles
    Test number
    337195079385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  12. Pass124,985 miles (+2,132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,985 miles
    Test number
    594042149015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass122,853 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,853 miles
    Test number
    853920998678
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  14. Fail122,853 miles (+1,600)2 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,853 miles
    Test number
    147543263335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  15. Pass121,253 miles (+1,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    632811562837
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass119,484 miles (+3,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,484 miles
    Test number
    611298675557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll vehicle suspensions corroded

  17. Pass115,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,510 miles
    Test number
    376441595145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,510 miles (+8,386)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,510 miles
    Test number
    565451395144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass107,124 miles (+11,667)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,124 miles
    Test number
    359711894267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread wearing low and wearing heavily on the inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear registration plate lamp partially insecure
    • NoteSlight knocking noise from steering rack observed when going lock to lock

  20. Pass95,457 miles (+15,087)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,457 miles
    Test number
    886155983294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  21. Pass80,370 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    739707182255
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear inner tail light cluster has slight damage

  22. Fail80,370 miles (+13,141)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    606277482282
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear inner tail light cluster has slight damage

  23. Pass67,229 miles (+14,823)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    637732701370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear number plate lamp slightly insecure

  24. Pass52,406 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,406 miles
    Test number
    631648570233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,348 miles (+15,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    703507970228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass36,762 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,762 miles
    Test number
    993749079223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,690 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    512988679227
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear pads getting loew

Questions about LR56 LOD

Does LR56 LOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR56 LOD is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR56 LOD?
The MOT on LR56 LOD is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR56 LOD done?
LR56 LOD was recorded at 149,930 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,730 miles a year.
Has LR56 LOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR56 LOD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR56 LOD 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 LR56 LOD find?
LR56 LOD passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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