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YP18 XJU

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,847 mi
Last recorded48,847 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 XJU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 48,847 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 48,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 45,879 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 42,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 38,172 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 38,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,428 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,132 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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YP18 XJU is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP18 XJU, 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 YP18 XJU registered?

YP18 XJU is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 May 2018.

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The MOT history for YP18 XJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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