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SY18 JAO

2018 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 JAO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 50,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 43,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 36,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 29,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 24,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 19,140 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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SY18 JAO is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY18 JAO, 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 SY18 JAO registered?

SY18 JAO is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is SY18 JAO safe to buy?

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