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YL18 VHT

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,975 mi
Last recorded44,975 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 VHT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 44,975 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 33,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 31,087 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 25,825 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 20,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 15,612 miles

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

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 VHT is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

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

Is YL18 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 VHT 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.

Does YL18 VHT have outstanding finance?

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