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BU18 HPA

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,356 mi
Last recorded60,356 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HPA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 60,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 60,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,993 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 46,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tracking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 34,280 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 34,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2023 25,886 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 25,884 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt WISHBONE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inners 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 16,284 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 16,284 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2021 11,910 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 HPA is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HPA, 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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BU18 HPA is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2018.

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