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BU18 HXK

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,922 mi
Last recorded56,922 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 56,922 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 56,921 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 51,576 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2025 51,558 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2024 45,978 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 25 Feb 2021 22,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

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 HXK is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

BU18 HXK is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is BU18 HXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HXK 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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