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VU18 VJM

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,499 mi
Last recorded34,499 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 VJM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 34,499 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 34,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 26,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 20,953 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 20,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 15,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 8,157 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 VJM is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red 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 VU18 VJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU18 VJM registered?

VU18 VJM is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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The MOT history for VU18 VJM 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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