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SW68 SMW

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,804 mi
Last recorded90,804 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW68 SMW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,804 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 90,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,022 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view had a repair (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 50,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view repair done (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 35,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 23,688 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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SW68 SMW 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 SW68 SMW, 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 SW68 SMW registered?

SW68 SMW is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is SW68 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW68 SMW 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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