2018 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · SM68 YLW
2018 Mazda 6 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 69,893 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 6
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM68 YLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 69,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM68 YLW 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 (SM68 YLW) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SM68 YLW Mileage History
- 23/11/202240,213 mi
- 30/11/202351,652 mi+11,439 mi
- 05/11/202462,984 mi+11,332 mi
- 08/11/202462,987 mi+3 mi
- 13/11/202569,893 mi+6,906 mi
Average of roughly 9,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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