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YA18 GYJ

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,198 mi
Last recorded42,198 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 GYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 42,198 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 37,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 31,777 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2023 25,661 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 25,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 22,583 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 17,885 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

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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YA18 GYJ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black 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 YA18 GYJ, 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 YA18 GYJ registered?

YA18 GYJ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is YA18 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 GYJ 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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