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SP68 FCO

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,106 mi
Last recorded46,106 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP68 FCO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 46,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 40,224 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 40,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both - torn and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm also worn on edges, cracking on tread and sidewalls - 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm also worn on edges, cracking on tread and sidewalls - 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,832 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - cracking on tread - nearside rear tyre has sign of runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 26,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - slightly cracking on tread - nearside rear shows signs of runflat damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 21,773 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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SP68 FCO is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP68 FCO, 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 SP68 FCO registered?

SP68 FCO is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 September 2018.

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