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SW18 GWV

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,888 mi
Last recorded50,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 GWV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 40,698 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 34,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 27,765 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 22,280 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 15,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 15,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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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SW18 GWV is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 SW18 GWV, 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 SW18 GWV registered?

SW18 GWV is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is SW18 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 GWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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