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VU18 YWZ

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,979 mi
Last recorded49,979 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 YWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 49,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,889 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 36,905 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 27,632 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 21,992 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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VU18 YWZ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc 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 VU18 YWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU18 YWZ registered?

VU18 YWZ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is VU18 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 YWZ 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.

Does VU18 YWZ have outstanding finance?

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