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BG18 VUF

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,522 mi
Last recorded78,522 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 VUF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 78,522 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 78,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 63,421 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 47,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 23,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,007 miles

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

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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BG18 VUF is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG18 VUF, 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 BG18 VUF registered?

BG18 VUF is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BG18 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 VUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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