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YX18 WRU

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,022 mi
Last recorded38,022 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX18 WRU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 38,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 35,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 32,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,285 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 29,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,242 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 15,155 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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YX18 WRU is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YX18 WRU, 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 YX18 WRU registered?

YX18 WRU is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 June 2018.

Is YX18 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX18 WRU 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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