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YR18 JMV

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,940 mi
Last recorded29,940 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 JMV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 29,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, slightly cracked. 185/60r16 86H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 29,940 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, slightly cracked. 185/60r16 86H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 27,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 25,413 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 25,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 20,368 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 18,191 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 14,561 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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YR18 JMV is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White 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 YR18 JMV, 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 YR18 JMV registered?

YR18 JMV is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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The MOT history for YR18 JMV 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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