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VA18 CYU

2018 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,891 mi
Last recorded47,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 CYU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 47,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 41,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 34,587 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded, Due to Inner Surface, Recommend Replace ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads, Recommend Replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,847 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs have Inner Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 25,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & Wearing Thin Across the Tyre's Width (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin Across Tyres Width (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs have Inner Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 18,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

rear brake discs heavily corroded inner faces

rear lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2021 11,809 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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VA18 CYU is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 VA18 CYU, 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 VA18 CYU registered?

VA18 CYU is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is VA18 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 CYU 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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