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BJ18 HWM

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,616 mi
Last recorded76,616 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 HWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 76,616 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,181 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,088 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,581 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,797 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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BJ18 HWM is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black 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 BJ18 HWM, 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 BJ18 HWM registered?

BJ18 HWM is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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The MOT history for BJ18 HWM 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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