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SM18 YKO

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,797 mi
Last recorded39,797 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 39,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 30,005 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 24,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edger slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 16,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads slightly low, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers starting to tear/split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 12,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 8,427 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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SM18 YKO is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

SM18 YKO is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is SM18 YKO safe to buy?

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