2018 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · ET68 OSZ
2018 Mazda 6 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 71,726 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 6
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET68 OSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 71,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET68 OSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mazda 6 (ET68 OSZ) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ET68 OSZ Mileage History
- 29/09/202224,917 mi
- 11/10/202341,499 mi+16,582 mi
- 11/10/202341,500 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/202455,959 mi+14,459 mi
- 03/10/202571,726 mi+15,767 mi
Average of roughly 15,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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