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YL18 VHY

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,447 mi
Last recorded48,447 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 VHY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 48,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 43,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 18 May 2024 38,898 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 31,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 24,245 miles

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))

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 May 2021 12,790 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 VHY is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

YL18 VHY is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 July 2018.

Is YL18 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 VHY 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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