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CU18 UVG

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,804 mi
Last recorded32,804 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 UVG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 32,804 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside - forwardmost mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 27,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside forwardmost mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 22,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 18,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 15,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,631 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 11,587 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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CU18 UVG is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 CU18 UVG, 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 CU18 UVG registered?

CU18 UVG is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is CU18 UVG safe to buy?

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