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OV18 FWO

2018 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,673 mi
Last recorded130,673 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 FWO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,673 miles

Emission test result : PASS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 120,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 101,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 82,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes appear low

Fail 15 May 2023 82,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes appear low

Pass 16 May 2022 59,331 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 35,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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OV18 FWO is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel 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 OV18 FWO, 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.

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What year was OV18 FWO registered?

OV18 FWO is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 April 2018.

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