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BU18 PYY

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,470 mi
Last recorded49,470 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 PYY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 49,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 38,899 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 38,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 26,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2023 19,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 10,809 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 10,808 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 6,931 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

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 PYY is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

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

Is BU18 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 PYY 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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