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SM18 YKC

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 YKC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 80,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 63,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 58,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 43,450 miles

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

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 YKC is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

SM18 YKC is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is SM18 YKC safe to buy?

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