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BJ18 SBY

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

61,510 mi
Last recorded61,510 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 SBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 61,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 52,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 43,669 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,362 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 34,362 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 24,136 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 14,782 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 SBY is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

BJ18 SBY is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 April 2018.

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