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SY68 FAJ

2018 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY68 FAJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear mounting push worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear mounting push worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear mounting push worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear mounting push worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,786 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 54,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,665 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split in blade, not in drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 44,082 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 44,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 43,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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SY68 FAJ is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SY68 FAJ, 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 SY68 FAJ registered?

SY68 FAJ is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is SY68 FAJ safe to buy?

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