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WL18 FAA

2018 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,317 mi
Last recorded44,317 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL18 FAA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 44,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 36,132 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 36,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,207 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 27,207 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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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WL18 FAA is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 WL18 FAA, 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 WL18 FAA registered?

WL18 FAA is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is WL18 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL18 FAA 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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