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SR18 OJL

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR18 OJL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 72,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 86h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 86h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 72,988 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 86h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 86h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,722 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 48,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 39,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 29,146 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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SR18 OJL is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White 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 SR18 OJL, 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 SR18 OJL registered?

SR18 OJL is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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