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WK18 SYX

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,560 mi
Last recorded50,560 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK18 SYX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,560 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 44,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has a cut in tread 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on outer edge (185/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on outer edge (185/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also heavily perished (185/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 38,650 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on outer edge (185/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on outer edge (185/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also heavily perished (185/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,406 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,456 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,069 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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WK18 SYX 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 WK18 SYX, 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 WK18 SYX registered?

WK18 SYX is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is WK18 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK18 SYX 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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