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A28 GXL

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,163 mi
Last recorded57,163 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 GXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 57,163 miles

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

Signs of undercarriage corrosion.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 54,741 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 54,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 16,880 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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A28 GXL is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 A28 GXL, 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 A28 GXL registered?

A28 GXL is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is A28 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 GXL 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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