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BU68 HEV

2018 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 HEV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 75,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH NS and OS ()

Fail 3 Dec 2025 75,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords where damaged and blistered on outer edge: cords visible within cut / damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH NS and OS ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2024 63,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CORDS VISIBLE WITHIN CUT DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO BLADE/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 53,672 miles

TPM lamp on: low pressure warning

Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,843 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 39,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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BU68 HEV is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU68 HEV, 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 BU68 HEV registered?

BU68 HEV is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 December 2018.

Is BU68 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU68 HEV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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