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SP68 GHG

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,126 mi
Last recorded64,126 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP68 GHG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 52,690 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 52,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tpm lamp on

Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,991 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 40,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 29,964 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 20,958 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 GHG is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP68 GHG registered?

SP68 GHG is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is SP68 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP68 GHG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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