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YL18 TBV

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,520 mi
Last recorded56,520 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 TBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 56,520 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 46,644 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 38,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/2mm edges,4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm edges,2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/2mm edges, 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/4mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 30,736 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 22,395 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2021 19,121 miles

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

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

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 TBV is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black 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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

YL18 TBV is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is YL18 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 TBV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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