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VX68 GJY

2018 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,199 mi
Last recorded104,199 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX68 GJY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 104,199 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear seat belts not inspected, due the item on the seats. All.

Pass 31 Jul 2025 100,025 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2025 99,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,335 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 7,474 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 74,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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VX68 GJY is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX68 GJY, 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 VX68 GJY registered?

VX68 GJY is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 September 2018.

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