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EK18 NTC

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,341 mi
Last recorded94,341 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 NTC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,341 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 94,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,438 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,634 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 54,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,411 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,539 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tread (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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EK18 NTC is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

EK18 NTC is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is EK18 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 NTC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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