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FL18 ZWP

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,942 mi
Last recorded20,942 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 ZWP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 20,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OSR Bumper insecure

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 20,941 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OSR Bumper insecure

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 18 Mar 2025 19,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 16,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 14,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 11,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 9,748 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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FL18 ZWP is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red 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 FL18 ZWP, 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 FL18 ZWP registered?

FL18 ZWP is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is FL18 ZWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL18 ZWP 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.

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