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EA18 LSU

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,467 mi
Last recorded56,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 LSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 56,467 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2024 50,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 46,737 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 46,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 44,525 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 41,569 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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EA18 LSU is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA18 LSU, 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 EA18 LSU registered?

EA18 LSU is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is EA18 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA18 LSU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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