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YL18 RDZ

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,438 mi
Last recorded50,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 RDZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 50,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking DOT from 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking DOT from 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 16 Jun 2025 48,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,880 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 34,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 27,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 18,289 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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YL18 RDZ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL18 RDZ, 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 YL18 RDZ registered?

YL18 RDZ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is YL18 RDZ safe to buy?

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