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BU68 DFE

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,438 mi
Last recorded38,438 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 DFE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,438 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 34,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 24,606 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 24,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 18,944 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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BU68 DFE is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU68 DFE, 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 BU68 DFE registered?

BU68 DFE is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is BU68 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU68 DFE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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