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EO18 PHZ

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,208 mi
Last recorded57,208 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO18 PHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 57,208 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 57,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 47,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 47,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2023 37,339 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 32,492 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 26,834 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 21,621 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 21,619 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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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EO18 PHZ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO18 PHZ, 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 EO18 PHZ registered?

EO18 PHZ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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The MOT history for EO18 PHZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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