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SV18 SFY

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,170 mi
Last recorded64,170 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 SFY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 64,170 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 57,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of 2 front to rear at front end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 57,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of 2 front to rear at front end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 51,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 45,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,511 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 40,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 33,912 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 33,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 SFY is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV18 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

SV18 SFY is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is SV18 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV18 SFY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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