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WHZ 2472

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,324 mi
Last recorded44,324 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHZ 2472
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,324 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 31,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,162 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 25,150 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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WHZ 2472 is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red 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 WHZ 2472, 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 WHZ 2472 registered?

WHZ 2472 is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 November 2018.

Is WHZ 2472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHZ 2472 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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