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GM18 AVN

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,115 mi
Last recorded42,115 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM18 AVN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 42,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 38,783 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 11 Jun 2025 38,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall and on wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 24,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 24,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 16,337 miles

washer fluid low

Fail 18 May 2022 16,337 miles

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

washer fluid low

Pass 4 Jun 2021 12,537 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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GM18 AVN is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 GM18 AVN, 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 GM18 AVN registered?

GM18 AVN is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is GM18 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM18 AVN 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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