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BU18 HYA

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,407 mi
Last recorded48,407 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,407 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 46,697 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,970 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,350 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 38,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,156 miles

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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 HYA is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

BU18 HYA is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HYA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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