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AE68 GNU

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 GNU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 62,273 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 62,271 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 55,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 46,910 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 37,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,611 miles

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

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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AE68 GNU is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE68 GNU, 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 AE68 GNU registered?

AE68 GNU is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is AE68 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 GNU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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