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BX68 MLO

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,023 mi
Last recorded37,023 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX68 MLO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 37,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 31,143 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 31,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 30,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 22,629 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 16,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 9,152 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 9,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BX68 MLO is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 BX68 MLO, 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 BX68 MLO registered?

BX68 MLO is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is BX68 MLO safe to buy?

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