Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2018 Mazda 3 Petrol 1998cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 53,096 miles on the clock, averaging 6,441 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0L Skyactiv-G engine is known for pe-vps (2.0l skyactiv-g).
MOT & Mileage History for YL18 VSU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 53,096 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,026 |
| Average per year | 6,441 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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PE-VPS (2.0L Skyactiv-G)
Transient piston knock from high 14:1 compression.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL18 VSU |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About YL18 VSU
What car is YL18 VSU?
YL18 VSU is a blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2018.
What is the mileage of YL18 VSU?
The last recorded mileage for YL18 VSU was 53,096 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL18 VSU passed its MOT?
YL18 VSU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.
Is YL18 VSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL18 VSU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is YL18 VSU?
YL18 VSU is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.