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FH18 VHR

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,415 mi
Last recorded40,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 VHR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,415 miles

TPMS lamp on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front/nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front/nearside and offside rear tyres wearing thin

offside front brake components shows signs of got/getting hot/binding on

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

windscreen dirty

Fail 2 Jul 2025 40,415 miles

TPMS lamp on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front/nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front/nearside and offside rear tyres wearing thin

offside front brake components shows signs of got/getting hot/binding on

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

windscreen dirty

Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,703 miles

all four tyres wearing thin/deterioration with cracks

deterioration to wiper blades

some corrosion to underside of vehicle components

Pass 4 Jul 2023 38,636 miles

all four tyres wearing thin

Fail 4 Jul 2023 38,636 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 May 2022 33,320 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 31,323 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front arch liner missing and electrical control unit hanging loose

Fail 21 Aug 2021 30,780 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working Missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F inner wheel arch missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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FH18 VHR is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH18 VHR, 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 FH18 VHR registered?

FH18 VHR is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is FH18 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH18 VHR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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