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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 70,778 miles on the clock, averaging 10,409 miles per year, above 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 VTC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 70,778 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 10,409 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 VTC |
| 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 VTC
What car is YL18 VTC?
YL18 VTC is a blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2018.
What is the mileage of YL18 VTC?
The last recorded mileage for YL18 VTC was 70,778 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL18 VTC passed its MOT?
YL18 VTC has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2026.
Is YL18 VTC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL18 VTC 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 VTC?
YL18 VTC is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.