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AU18 VVJ

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,136 mi
Last recorded46,136 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 VVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 46,136 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 46,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 40,873 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 40,873 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 34,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 28,870 miles

All Tyres Lightly Perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2022 23,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 18,916 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 VVJ 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 AU18 VVJ, 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 AU18 VVJ registered?

AU18 VVJ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is AU18 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 VVJ 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.

Does AU18 VVJ have outstanding finance?

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