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C154 JOE

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,351 mi
Last recorded100,351 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC154 JOE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts. stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts. stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2026 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,422 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,405 miles

nearside front wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,244 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield adrift but still secure

Fail 23 Jul 2024 86,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear heat shield adrift but still secure

Pass 5 Jan 2024 96,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,593 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 86,237 miles

Exhaust shield lose.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 86,237 miles

Exhaust shield lose.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,588 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 65,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 65,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,176 miles

n/s rear wheel buckled

Fail 26 Jan 2021 57,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear (standard 13" 23")

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 31,921 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 31,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres low

Rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 50,589 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both sides worn unevenly and perished* (5.2.3 (e))

shields and rustproofing on underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn feathered

Pass 22 Apr 2017 44,766 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,880 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 23,880 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,854 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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C154 JOE is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C154 JOE, 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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C154 JOE is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 February 2018.

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