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SD18 BUU

2018 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,385 mi
Last recorded52,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 52,385 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 24 Jan 2026 52,371 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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 14 Jan 2025 47,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 41,906 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 35,303 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 26,906 miles

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

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

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 BUU is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BUU, 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 SD18 BUU registered?

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

Is SD18 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 BUU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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