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Mazda 6

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

V40 WHUMOT history

V40 WHU is a blue diesel Mazda 6 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V40 WHU blue Mazda 6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
128,985 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 WHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 WHU was last recorded at 128,985 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,982 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,985 miles
  • 2025 – 123,178 miles
  • 2024 – 117,820 miles
  • 2023 – 113,712 miles
  • 2022 – 108,174 miles
  • 2021 – 104,399 miles
  • 2020 – 101,995 miles
  • 2019 – 97,145 miles
  • 2018 – 90,193 miles
  • 2017 – 83,617 miles
  • 2016 – 79,167 miles
  • 2015 – 76,547 miles
  • 2014 – 71,100 miles
  • 2013 – 56,582 miles
  • 2012 – 45,086 miles
  • 2011 – 28,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,985 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear suspension componentsRecorded 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,985 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    128,985 miles
    Test number
    627000252929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear suspension components

  2. Fail128,982 miles (+5,804)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,982 miles
    Test number
    105626994363
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear suspension components

  3. Pass123,178 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,178 miles
    Test number
    921864684484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail123,177 miles (+5,357)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,177 miles
    Test number
    508875730094
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,820 miles (+4,108)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    363071944036
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,712 miles (+5,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,712 miles
    Test number
    728890290441
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,174 miles (+3,775)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,174 miles
    Test number
    301138939946
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,399 miles (+2,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,399 miles
    Test number
    576278593499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges

  9. Pass101,995 miles (+4,850)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,995 miles
    Test number
    113536617766
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass97,145 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    164926447241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    762071893412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail90,193 miles (+6,576)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    129402074425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass83,617 miles (+4,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    581976769026
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,167 miles (+2,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    412900164724
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass76,547 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    453000718819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,100 miles (+14,518)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,100 miles
    Test number
    475467404397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,582 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    575383123306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,128 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,128 miles
    Test number
    225324993067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,086 miles
    Test number
    355841622437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,086 miles (+16,387)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,086 miles
    Test number
    375511322432
    • FailureNearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  21. Pass28,699 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,699 miles
    Test number
    618960451260
    • NoteNearside and offside front inner brake disc's corroding
    • NoteNearside front side-lamp bulb dim

Questions about V40 WHU

Does V40 WHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 WHU is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 WHU?
The MOT on V40 WHU is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 WHU done?
V40 WHU was recorded at 128,985 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,631 miles a year.
Has V40 WHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 WHU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 WHU 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 V40 WHU find?
V40 WHU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; surface corrosion on rear suspension components.

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