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YG18 XNK

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 XNK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,363 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2026 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,839 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 73,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 58,534 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,522 miles

Offside steering rack slight play/knocking noise?

Pass 24 Jan 2022 27,748 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 16,083 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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YG18 XNK is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG18 XNK, 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 YG18 XNK registered?

YG18 XNK is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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