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FY18 DFA

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,770 mi
Last recorded76,770 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 DFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 76,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 59,052 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,228 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 49,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has a cut in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 39,610 miles

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

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,028 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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FY18 DFA is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 FY18 DFA, 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 FY18 DFA registered?

FY18 DFA is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is FY18 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 DFA 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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