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SV18 SFX

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,116 mi
Last recorded86,116 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 SFX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,116 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,060 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 86,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting bracket broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

T.P.M.S. lamp on

Pass 27 May 2024 73,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 58,963 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 58,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,625 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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SV18 SFX is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV18 SFX, 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 SV18 SFX registered?

SV18 SFX is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is SV18 SFX safe to buy?

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