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YC18 TKA

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,984 mi
Last recorded52,984 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 TKA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 52,984 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 22,408 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 22,408 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 15,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 9,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 9,225 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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YC18 TKA is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC18 TKA, 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 YC18 TKA registered?

YC18 TKA is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is YC18 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 TKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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