MAZDA 6 VK56UPX has 24 MOTs

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This 2006 MAZDA 6 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 162,142 miles 4 months ago on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at 08:35.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Saturday 22nd May 2027.

VK56UPX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND MAY 2027162,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Lower Underbody Covered In Underseal
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Lower Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED5TH MAY 2026162,126 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 20247TH OCTOBER 2025161,601 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20237TH OCTOBER 2024159,946 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Joints Rusted
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2023159,914 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Joints Rusted
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20227TH OCTOBER 2023155,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 202111TH NOVEMBER 2022148,757 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Joints Rusted
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Nearside & Offside Rear Covered With Filler & Underseal. Unable To Access Properly.
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 2021148,411 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Joints Rusted
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 202011TH NOVEMBER 2021144,665 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhust Box Mounting Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 201911TH NOVEMBER 2020142,166 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Catalytic Converter Minor Leak Not Affecting Emission (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 201811TH NOVEMBER 2019137,141 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 201711TH NOVEMBER 2018131,937 MI
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2017131,937 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201611TH NOVEMBER 2017126,192 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201511TH NOVEMBER 2016118,521 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Lower Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 2015118,521 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  3. ADVISORY - Lower Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 201411TH NOVEMBER 2015114,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 2014114,997 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Difficult To Turn Offside Front Wheel By Hand
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201311TH NOVEMBER 2014111,379 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Mount Broken
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20128TH OCTOBER 2013107,645 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2012107,645 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  3. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Front Brakes Release Unevenly (3.7.b.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201124TH NOVEMBER 201296,678 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Near Side Front Child Seat Fitted Cannot Fully Check Seat Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Near Side Rear Child Seat Fitted Cannot Fully Check Seat Belt
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 201024TH NOVEMBER 201179,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 200928TH SEPTEMBER 201052,346 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Stone In Chip In Front Screen
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pads Low
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK56UPX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

VK56UPX MOT Comments

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VK56UPX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 162,142 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,107 miles

VK56UPX FAQs

This Mazda 6 with registration VK56UPX was manufactured on Thursday 28th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 162,142 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 8,107 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Mazda 6 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK56UPX has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda 6 has had 49 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

Does VK56UPX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 23rd September 2026 VK56UPX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK56UPX Taxed?

Unfortunately no Tax data can be found for VK56UPX as of Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Read more

When does VK56UPX MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK56UPX will expire in 8 months on Saturday 22nd May 2027. Read more

When did VK56UPX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK56UPX was on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at 08:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK56UPX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for VK56UPX we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK56UPX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for VK56UPX we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK56UPX?

VK56UPX is registered as a 2006 Mazda 6. Read more

How many miles has VK56UPX done?

The odometer reading for VK56UPX at the last MOT in May 2026 was 162,142 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,107 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK56UPX?

The vehicle VK56UPX was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th September 2006. Read more

What colour is VK56UPX?

The official colour of VK56UPX is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does VK56UPX have?

VK56UPX has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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