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SM18 YKP

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,313 mi
Last recorded52,313 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 YKP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2026 52,313 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 39,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 31,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 24,387 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 20,320 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 16,998 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 YKP 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 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 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

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

Is SM18 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 YKP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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