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SM18 YHH

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,245 mi
Last recorded83,245 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 YHH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 83,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2025 73,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,267 miles

Nearside Front Battery slight sign of leakage

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 53,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 42,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SM18 YHH is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 SM18 YHH, 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 SM18 YHH registered?

SM18 YHH is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is SM18 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 YHH 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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