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AK18 LRX

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,690 mi
Last recorded43,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 LRX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 43,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 28,544 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 28,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and very worn inner edge,perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2022 20,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 12,259 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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AK18 LRX 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 AK18 LRX, 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 AK18 LRX registered?

AK18 LRX is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AK18 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 LRX 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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