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BU18 GVM

2018 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,400 mi
Last recorded83,400 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 GVM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 83,400 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 83,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 67,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

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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BU18 GVM is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU18 GVM, 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 BU18 GVM registered?

BU18 GVM is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is BU18 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 GVM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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