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SN18 GKV

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,036 mi
Last recorded47,036 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN18 GKV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 47,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 40,645 miles

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator fitted incorrectly

Pass 23 Feb 2024 32,272 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 25,655 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 20,346 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 15,434 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 15,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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SN18 GKV 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 SN18 GKV, 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 SN18 GKV registered?

SN18 GKV is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is SN18 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN18 GKV 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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