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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JM1GL1WY5J1329913 · Checked Aug 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 2

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JM1GL1WY5J1•••••• 2018 Mazda MAZDA6

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What owners of this build wrote

Engine Sep 2023
Coolant leaking from head, informed by dealer the cylinder head is cracked and the entire engine needs to be replaced. The engine has just hit 80k miles at this point. This issue caused multiple instances of overheating while driving, one of which caused the vehicle to fail to…
Engine Apr 2023
Due to design issues, the engine cylinder head became cracked after normal everyday usage. Coolant began to leak badly and car engine became hot while driving

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM1GL1WY5J1329913 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.