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BU18 GVF

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,449 mi
Last recorded46,449 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 GVF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 46,449 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 46,448 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder / sidewall collapsed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder / sidewall collapsed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively blued (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin inner, wearing thin outer perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges and perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 31,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn and just clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,024 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 26,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BU18 GVF is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 BU18 GVF, 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 BU18 GVF registered?

BU18 GVF is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is BU18 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 GVF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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