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SD18 BUP

2018 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,236 mi
Last recorded143,236 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 BUP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 143,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 125,682 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 125,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 98,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,092 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 46,529 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 46,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 19,431 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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SD18 BUP is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel 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 SD18 BUP, 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 SD18 BUP registered?

SD18 BUP is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is SD18 BUP safe to buy?

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