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Mazda Xedos 6

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,995 cc

T972 KFUMOT history

T972 KFU is a silver petrol Mazda Xedos 6 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
93,297 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 KFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Xedos 6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T972 KFU was last recorded at 93,297 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,292 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles
Average per year
2,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,297 miles
  • 2024 – 92,292 miles
  • 2023 – 89,715 miles
  • 2021 – 89,548 miles
  • 2019 – 88,820 miles
  • 2017 – 87,873 miles
  • 2016 – 86,460 miles
  • 2015 – 85,024 miles
  • 2014 – 83,562 miles
  • 2013 – 80,891 miles
  • 2012 – 78,303 miles
  • 2011 – 75,598 miles
  • 2010 – 72,678 miles
  • 2009 – 70,223 miles
  • 2008 – 65,374 miles
  • 2007 – 60,281 miles
  • 2006 – 55,463 miles
  • 2005 – 50,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,297 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion to underside and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on all 4 sides (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs at top (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,297 miles (+1,005)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,297 miles
    Test number
    999379760195
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,292 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,292 miles
    Test number
    634082614004
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  3. Fail92,292 miles (+1,852)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,292 miles
    Test number
    495807452824
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  4. Pass90,440 miles (+725)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,440 miles
    Test number
    789260454979
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,715 miles
    Test number
    278223088329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components

  6. Fail89,715 miles (+167)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,715 miles
    Test number
    100941251641
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components

  7. Pass89,548 miles (+298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,548 miles
    Test number
    260741486323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

  8. Fail89,250 miles (+430)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,250 miles
    Test number
    792045471614
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers over outer sill

  9. Pass88,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,820 miles
    Test number
    221024928468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,820 miles (+947)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,820 miles
    Test number
    675219644116
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass87,873 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,873 miles
    Test number
    350140202555
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on all 4 sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs at top (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySigns of paint peeling around brake servo possibly from brake fluid but no signs brake fluid leak when under pressure

  12. Fail87,872 miles (+1,412)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,872 miles
    Test number
    781431139221
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on all 4 sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs at top (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySigns of paint peeling around brake servo possibly from brake fluid but no signs brake fluid leak when under pressure

  13. Pass86,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    468208350530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,460 miles (+1,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    700755926285
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

  15. Pass85,024 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,024 miles
    Test number
    850291273571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,562 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,562 miles
    Test number
    148465044208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail83,411 miles (+2,520)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,411 miles
    Test number
    188904774165
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  18. Pass80,891 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    206848063421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,303 miles (+2,705)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    729670772151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s front brake binding slightly

  20. Pass75,598 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    525551071119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,678 miles (+2,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,678 miles
    Test number
    673122570120
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail70,223 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,223 miles
    Test number
    260960589425
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slightly
    • NoteStone chip in offside headlamp glass

  23. Pass70,223 miles (+4,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,223 miles
    Test number
    763780089187
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slightly
    • NoteStone chip in offside headlamp glass

  24. Pass65,374 miles (+5,093)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    452802088173
    • NoteNarrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface of both front discs
    • NoteNear side rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside wiper rubber small split at end

  25. Pass60,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    291659767471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,281 miles (+4,818)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    230069867166
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

  27. Pass55,463 miles (+4,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,463 miles
    Test number
    963080576152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass50,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    464956095161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T972 KFU

Does T972 KFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T972 KFU expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T972 KFU?
The MOT on T972 KFU expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T972 KFU done?
T972 KFU was recorded at 93,297 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,085 miles a year.
Has T972 KFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 KFU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T972 KFU 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 T972 KFU find?
T972 KFU failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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