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AJ18 ZBC

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,948 mi
Last recorded42,948 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 ZBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 42,948 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 42,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 38,066 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 38,066 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 34,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 32,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 31,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,823 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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AJ18 ZBC is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ18 ZBC, 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 AJ18 ZBC registered?

AJ18 ZBC is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AJ18 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 ZBC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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