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GL18 LYP

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 LYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 98,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 85,216 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 85,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 68,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 53,241 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 37,301 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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GL18 LYP 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 83.3%.

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 GL18 LYP, 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 GL18 LYP registered?

GL18 LYP is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is GL18 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 LYP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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