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SC18 XAL

2018 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,469 mi
Last recorded57,469 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC18 XAL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,469 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 57,469 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 51,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 45,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 45,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 39,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,358 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 32,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 25,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SC18 XAL is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC18 XAL, 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 SC18 XAL registered?

SC18 XAL is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is SC18 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC18 XAL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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