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FY18 YFR

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,264 mi
Last recorded29,264 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 YFR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 29,264 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 29,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 28,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 21,142 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 13,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 8,995 miles

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

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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FY18 YFR is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY18 YFR, 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 FY18 YFR registered?

FY18 YFR is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is FY18 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 YFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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