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YC18 YZD

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,103 mi
Last recorded52,103 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 YZD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,103 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 52,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,944 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Oct 2024 39,944 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,419 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Oct 2023 37,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2022 31,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 23,399 miles

Front brake pads getting low 2-3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2020 21,158 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 YZD is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC18 YZD, 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 YZD registered?

YC18 YZD is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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