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BU18 HLV

2018 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,834 mi
Last recorded48,834 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HLV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 48,834 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 43,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished , strong advise change **asap* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished , strong advise change **asap* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 43,808 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator worn past noise indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated inner disc face completely corroded , pad not touching (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished , strong advise change **asap* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished , strong advise change **asap* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 39,306 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 35,595 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 27,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 13,623 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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BU18 HLV 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 BU18 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

BU18 HLV is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is BU18 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HLV 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.

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