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BW18 LCN

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,767 mi
Last recorded34,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 LCN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 34,767 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,024 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 29,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 28,083 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 28,083 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 22,833 miles

Nearside Front bumper an wing Damaged,

Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,245 miles

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

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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BW18 LCN is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BW18 LCN, 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 BW18 LCN registered?

BW18 LCN is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is BW18 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 LCN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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