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AY68 FYJ

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,052 mi
Last recorded45,052 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 FYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,052 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 44,245 miles

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

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Sep 2024 44,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 42,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 31,586 miles

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

front tyres just legal and bald on the inside edges

oil level on min

Fail 4 Nov 2021 31,586 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

front tyres just legal

oil level on min

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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AY68 FYJ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY68 FYJ, 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 AY68 FYJ registered?

AY68 FYJ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2018.

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