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SW18 WCJ

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,516 mi
Last recorded34,516 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 WCJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 34,516 miles

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 1 Nov 2024 30,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

T.P.M.S. lamp on

Fail 1 Nov 2024 30,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

T.P.M.S. lamp on

Pass 5 Jul 2023 26,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 19,922 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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SW18 WCJ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW18 WCJ registered?

SW18 WCJ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is SW18 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 WCJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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