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DF18 VBC

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,200 mi
Last recorded24,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 VBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 24,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,119 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 22,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 19,115 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 19,115 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 15,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 12,349 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 12,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 8,892 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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DF18 VBC is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF18 VBC, 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 DF18 VBC registered?

DF18 VBC is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is DF18 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF18 VBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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