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DG18 XKE

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG18 XKE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 74,629 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 74,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall - 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,406 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 72,406 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 62,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 51,848 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 36,972 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 36,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DG18 XKE is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red 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 DG18 XKE, 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 DG18 XKE registered?

DG18 XKE is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is DG18 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG18 XKE 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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