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SV18 VSL

2018 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,635 mi
Last recorded72,635 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 VSL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 72,635 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

heat sheild loose at exhaust center section

rear center seatbelt stalk not checked due to stuck under seat

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2026 72,634 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

heat sheild loose at exhaust center section

rear center seatbelt stalk not checked due to stuck under seat

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,224 miles

Central Front engine noise

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,770 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 47,770 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 40,621 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 40,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 30,084 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low (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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SV18 VSL is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

SV18 VSL is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is SV18 VSL safe to buy?

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