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EK18 ZGW

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,696 mi
Last recorded45,696 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 ZGW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 45,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 31,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 22,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 22,291 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 16,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 9,409 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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EK18 ZGW 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 EK18 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

EK18 ZGW is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 May 2018.

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