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YN18 YJZ

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,879 mi
Last recorded40,879 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN18 YJZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 40,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil level low

TPMS light on dashboard

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

TPMS light on dashboard

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil level on miniumum

Pass 8 Jun 2023 23,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 17,441 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has temporary puncture repair

Fail 17 Jun 2022 17,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low due to accident damage \\\ unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has temporary puncture repair

Pass 3 Jul 2021 11,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,450 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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YN18 YJZ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YN18 YJZ, 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 YN18 YJZ registered?

YN18 YJZ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2018.

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