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VA18 CYV

2018 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,644 mi
Last recorded51,644 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 CYV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,644 miles

Offside WASHER JET WEAKER THAN NEARSIDE

Fail 13 Apr 2026 51,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside WASHER JET WEAKER THAN NEARSIDE

Pass 7 Apr 2025 42,060 miles

Tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2025 42,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2024 33,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,356 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 29,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 19,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 12,347 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 CYV is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

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

Is VA18 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 CYV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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