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AV18 NBM

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,007 mi
Last recorded102,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 NBM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 102,007 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 100,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 90,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 78,405 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2022 58,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 35,811 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 35,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AV18 NBM is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV18 NBM, 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 AV18 NBM registered?

AV18 NBM is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is AV18 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 NBM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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