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YD18 ELC

2018 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 643,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 ELC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 101,736 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2026 101,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,046 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))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 90,935 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,267 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,519 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,042 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 61,042 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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YD18 ELC 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 75%.

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 YD18 ELC, 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 YD18 ELC registered?

YD18 ELC is a 2018 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is YD18 ELC safe to buy?

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