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EK18 ERV

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,974 mi
Last recorded74,974 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 ERV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 74,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (185/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (185/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,568 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,361 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 35,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 32,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 32,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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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EK18 ERV 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 77.8%.

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 EK18 ERV, 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 EK18 ERV registered?

EK18 ERV is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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The MOT history for EK18 ERV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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