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SW18 WCU

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,048 mi
Last recorded24,048 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 WCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 24,048 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 18,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 13,864 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 13,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 8,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 4,376 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 WCU is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

SW18 WCU is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is SW18 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 WCU 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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