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DX18 SZL

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,755 mi
Last recorded55,755 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX18 SZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 55,755 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion detected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2026 55,755 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion detected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2025 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement misting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement misting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 49,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low nsf and osf (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement misting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement misting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 40,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 36,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 31,903 miles

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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DX18 SZL is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc 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 DX18 SZL, 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 DX18 SZL registered?

DX18 SZL is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2018.

Is DX18 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX18 SZL 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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