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AY68 FXV

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,243 mi
Last recorded40,243 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 FXV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge/cracking in tread area. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 40,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge/cracking in tread area. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,565 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 35,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 30,053 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 21,284 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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AY68 FXV is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY68 FXV, 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 AY68 FXV registered?

AY68 FXV is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 September 2018.

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