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DF18 WUB

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,953 mi
Last recorded42,953 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 WUB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 42,953 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 39,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 35,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 26,573 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 26,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 20,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2021 20,077 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE.. Both front discs lipped/worn/slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (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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DF18 WUB is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

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

Is DF18 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF18 WUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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