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YK18 VJG

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,311 mi
Last recorded77,311 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 VJG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,311 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2024 72,198 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 72,198 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

fuel tank and back box exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2023 65,820 miles

Front tyre size different to rear tyre size (Front 195/60r16 and Rear 185/60r16)

key fob not working

service light on

Fail 8 Nov 2023 65,646 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,781 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 54,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 42,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 25,990 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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YK18 VJG is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK18 VJG, 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 YK18 VJG registered?

YK18 VJG is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2018.

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