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LY18 EKE

2018 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,032 mi
Last recorded119,032 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY18 EKE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 119,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,080 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 15/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer side wall. 225/45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 15/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,244 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,353 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2022 82,351 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,862 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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LY18 EKE is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Grey 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 LY18 EKE, 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 LY18 EKE registered?

LY18 EKE is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is LY18 EKE safe to buy?

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