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Mazda 6

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,488 cc

S40 BABMOT history

S40 BAB is a blue petrol Mazda 6 first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S40 BAB blue Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,342 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,488 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BAB was last recorded at 131,342 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 12,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,734 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,608 miles
Average per year
7,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,342 miles
  • 2025 – 118,734 miles
  • 2024 – 106,525 miles
  • 2023 – 94,111 miles
  • 2022 – 81,170 miles
  • 2021 – 74,429 miles
  • 2019 – 68,376 miles
  • 2018 – 62,132 miles
  • 2017 – 55,423 miles
  • 2016 – 47,771 miles
  • 2015 – 44,575 miles
  • 2014 – 36,537 miles
  • 2013 – 30,372 miles
  • 2012 – 23,640 miles
  • 2011 – 16,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,342 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,342 miles (+12,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,342 miles
    Test number
    381812207426
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    227969861129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail118,734 miles (+12,209)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    123978375119
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,525 miles (+12,414)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,525 miles
    Test number
    929447168183
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,111 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,111 miles
    Test number
    734237377050
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail94,110 miles (+12,940)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,110 miles
    Test number
    152753296882
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,170 miles (+6,741)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,170 miles
    Test number
    511225331698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,429 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    458260939781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,376 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    439916057758
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 1/4 Panel, bumper and lamp lens, damaged

  10. Fail68,376 miles (+6,244)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    615643737530
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,132 miles
    Test number
    200225053195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,132 miles (+6,709)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,132 miles
    Test number
    397002795277
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass55,423 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,423 miles
    Test number
    363002682624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,771 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    736506044937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,575 miles (+8,038)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    797384955199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,537 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    758008244123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,372 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,372 miles
    Test number
    519852363125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,640 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,640 miles
    Test number
    537688452110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,930 miles
    Test number
    218159451466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 BAB

Does S40 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BAB is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BAB?
The MOT on S40 BAB is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BAB done?
S40 BAB was recorded at 131,342 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,753 miles a year.
Has S40 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BAB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 BAB 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 S40 BAB find?
S40 BAB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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