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AY18 YNJ

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,446 mi
Last recorded41,446 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 YNJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,878 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 35,878 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 30,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 25,529 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,595 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AY18 YNJ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 26,793 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY18 YNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY18 YNJ registered?

AY18 YNJ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is AY18 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 YNJ 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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