CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD18 BVX

2018 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,643 mi
Last recorded42,643 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 42,643 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted lip around outer circumference of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 38,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some cracking and perishing in tread 225/45/19 Dot:4921 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some cracking and perishing in tread 225/45/19 Dot:4921 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,789 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 34,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 29,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17dot 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17dot 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 15,139 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD18 BVX is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Silver 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 SD18 BVX, 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

How do I check the history of SD18 BVX?

You can check the full history of SD18 BVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD18 BVX registered?

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

Is SD18 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 BVX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD18 BVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD18 BVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.