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SR68 MDO

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,572 mi
Last recorded38,572 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR68 MDO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 38,572 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 38,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 28,406 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 N/S Front & O/S Rear 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 O/S Front & N/S Rear On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 17,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 7,283 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 7,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 2,183 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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SR68 MDO is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SR68 MDO, 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 SR68 MDO registered?

SR68 MDO is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 December 2018.

Is SR68 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR68 MDO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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