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AO18 LFX

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

49,436 mi
Last recorded49,436 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 LFX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 46,940 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 38,822 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 32,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 25,493 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 25,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 18,993 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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AO18 LFX is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 AO18 LFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO18 LFX registered?

AO18 LFX is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 May 2018.

Is AO18 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 LFX 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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