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WM18 VAF

2018 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,428 mi
Last recorded39,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM18 VAF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 39,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,024 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 31,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value @ 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 25,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 13,668 miles

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))

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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WM18 VAF is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Red 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 WM18 VAF, 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 WM18 VAF registered?

WM18 VAF is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is WM18 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM18 VAF 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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