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YJ18 XBM

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,556 mi
Last recorded73,556 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 XBM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 63,625 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 63,621 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 42,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 34,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 28,073 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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YJ18 XBM is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ18 XBM, 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 YJ18 XBM registered?

YJ18 XBM is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is YJ18 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ18 XBM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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