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WJ18 FWD

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,800 mi
Last recorded75,800 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 FWD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,570 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,297 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 68,294 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 1 Mar 2022 63,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,008 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 49,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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WJ18 FWD is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ18 FWD, 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 WJ18 FWD registered?

WJ18 FWD is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is WJ18 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ18 FWD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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