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BU18 HXW

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,269 mi
Last recorded76,269 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HXW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,028 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 69,838 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2025 69,838 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2024 63,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 55,589 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 55,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 49,042 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,265 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 HXW is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

BU18 HXW is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BU18 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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