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YJ68 OBM

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,303 mi
Last recorded73,303 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 OBM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 73,303 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2025 61,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 47,144 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 43,785 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 33,552 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 33,551 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 24,619 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 24,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 OBM is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

YJ68 OBM is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is YJ68 OBM safe to buy?

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