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FH18 VMX

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,561 mi
Last recorded61,561 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 VMX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 61,561 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 49,423 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 49,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 39,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 23,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 14,430 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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FH18 VMX is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 FH18 VMX, 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 FH18 VMX registered?

FH18 VMX is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is FH18 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH18 VMX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH18 VMX have outstanding finance?

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