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VU18 OGZ

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,854 mi
Last recorded68,854 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 OGZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 68,854 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 60,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16, slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16, slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both outer seat belts slow to retract.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 26,675 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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VU18 OGZ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White 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 VU18 OGZ, 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 VU18 OGZ registered?

VU18 OGZ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is VU18 OGZ safe to buy?

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