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SY18 JBO

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 JBO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,121 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 66,466 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 51,009 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 46,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,064 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 JBO is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White 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 SY18 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

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

Is SY18 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY18 JBO 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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