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YH18 YSW

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,777 mi
Last recorded35,777 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 YSW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 35,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 27,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,424 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 21,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 16,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 11,549 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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YH18 YSW is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 YH18 YSW, 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 YH18 YSW registered?

YH18 YSW is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2018.

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