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SY18 JAU

2018 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,367 mi
Last recorded98,367 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 JAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 92,764 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,840 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,093 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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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SY18 JAU is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Grey 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 SY18 JAU, 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 SY18 JAU registered?

SY18 JAU is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is SY18 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY18 JAU 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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