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EK18 TZU

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,616 mi
Last recorded20,616 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 TZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 20,616 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 16,979 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 13,567 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 9,795 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 7,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 5,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from the rear view mirror. ()

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 TZU is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZU, 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 EK18 TZU registered?

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

Is EK18 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 TZU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK18 TZU have outstanding finance?

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