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BN18 PVL

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,706 mi
Last recorded20,706 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 PVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 20,706 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 16 Feb 2024 18,460 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 1 Mar 2023 16,569 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 24 Feb 2022 14,406 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 14,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 11,667 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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BN18 PVL is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN18 PVL, 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 BN18 PVL registered?

BN18 PVL is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is BN18 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 PVL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN18 PVL have outstanding finance?

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