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A18 LAM

2015 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,385 mi
Last recorded42,385 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LAM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 42,385 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 42,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 40,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,600 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,043 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 36,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,008 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 20 Jan 2021 31,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 29,690 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 29,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 2 Feb 2019 23,235 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 15,895 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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A18 LAM is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,534 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 A18 LAM, 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 11 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 LAM registered?

A18 LAM is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2015.

Is A18 LAM safe to buy?

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