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EK18 ZHE

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,401 mi
Last recorded52,401 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 52,401 miles

All four tyre treads slightly perished/cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,731 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 40,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 34,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 28,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 22,571 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 ZHE is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

EK18 ZHE is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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