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CU68 FLA

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU68 FLA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 74,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 55,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, showing 2mm tread. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 55,202 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, showing 2mm tread. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2023 36,390 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 22,165 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached light damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2022 22,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached light damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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CU68 FLA is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU68 FLA, 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 CU68 FLA registered?

CU68 FLA is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is CU68 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU68 FLA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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