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YO18 FBX

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,912 mi
Last recorded47,912 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO18 FBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 47,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 40,004 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 36,955 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 33,626 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 33,626 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item in drivers view hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,035 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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YO18 FBX is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 YO18 FBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YO18 FBX registered?

YO18 FBX is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 August 2018.

Is YO18 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO18 FBX 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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