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BU18 HNC

2018 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,869 mi
Last recorded69,869 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HNC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 69,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 52,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 35,434 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 35,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2022 17,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 16,080 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 12,306 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 HNC is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HNC, 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 HNC registered?

BU18 HNC is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is BU18 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HNC shows 8 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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