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BJ18 OZO

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,628 mi
Last recorded77,628 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 OZO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 77,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 77,623 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Mar 2025 64,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Mar 2024 53,401 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,739 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge worn close to limit cracking strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres outer edge worn close to limit cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 39,739 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge worn close to limit cracking strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres outer edge worn close to limit cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 26 Mar 2021 12,722 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

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 OZO 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 BJ18 OZO, 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 OZO registered?

BJ18 OZO is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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