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EK18 ZHA

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,145 mi
Last recorded80,145 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,145 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2026 80,145 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements very badly water damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,784 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,903 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 45,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 35,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,594 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 26,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 ZHA 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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

EK18 ZHA is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is EK18 ZHA safe to buy?

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