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YJ68 NBE

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,090 mi
Last recorded48,090 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 NBE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 48,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 40,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 32,194 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Nov 2022 26,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 26,323 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside rear tyre cut to cords in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 17,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YJ68 NBE is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ68 NBE, 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 YJ68 NBE registered?

YJ68 NBE is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2018.

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