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AY18 VOT

2018 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,706 mi
Last recorded45,706 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VOT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 45,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 36,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 24,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 19,721 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 16,101 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 16,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 11,908 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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AY18 VOT is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 43,201 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY18 VOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda 6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY18 VOT registered?

AY18 VOT is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is AY18 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VOT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 VOT have outstanding finance?

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