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BK18 AKV

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,242 mi
Last recorded14,242 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 AKV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 14,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 13,250 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 13,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 11,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 10,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing on outer sidewall and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing on outer sidewall and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing on outer sidewall and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing on outer sidewall and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 9,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 8,047 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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BK18 AKV is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc 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 BK18 AKV, 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 BK18 AKV registered?

BK18 AKV is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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The MOT history for BK18 AKV 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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