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YJ68 HWP

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,856 mi
Last recorded88,856 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 HWP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 88,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 82,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os: slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,810 miles

front brake discs slightly scored and lipped

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

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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YJ68 HWP is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ68 HWP, 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 YJ68 HWP registered?

YJ68 HWP is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2018.

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