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BU18 HJZ

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,421 mi
Last recorded22,421 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HJZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 22,421 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 20,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 18,089 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 15,814 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 13,570 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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BU18 HJZ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU18 HJZ registered?

BU18 HJZ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BU18 HJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HJZ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 HJZ have outstanding finance?

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