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SM68 YLV

2018 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,639 mi
Last recorded42,639 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM68 YLV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,639 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 42,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 31,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 25,639 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 18,788 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 12,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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SM68 YLV is a 2018 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM68 YLV, 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 SM68 YLV registered?

SM68 YLV is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is SM68 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM68 YLV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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