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YL18 RRU

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,744 mi
Last recorded58,744 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 58,744 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,114 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 54,114 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative checked and reset all pressures RESET SYSTEM (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 48,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 15 Jul 2024 48,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,702 miles

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

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

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 14 Jul 2022 32,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 23,363 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

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 RRU is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL18 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL18 RRU registered?

YL18 RRU is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 July 2018.

Is YL18 RRU safe to buy?

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