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AU18 VVT

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,391 mi
Last recorded47,391 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 VVT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 47,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 43,234 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 40,607 miles

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

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Fail 11 Jun 2024 40,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,251 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 37,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,828 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,202 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 VVT is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

AU18 VVT is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AU18 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 VVT 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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