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AU18 VUX

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,389 mi
Last recorded24,389 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 VUX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 24,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip in windscreen (zone A)

Pass 13 Mar 2025 22,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 19,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 17,769 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 16,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,049 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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AU18 VUX is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU18 VUX, 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 AU18 VUX registered?

AU18 VUX is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AU18 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 VUX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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