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AY18 OCB

2018 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,967 mi
Last recorded29,967 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 OCB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 29,967 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 26,472 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 21,562 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 21,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 17,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front FRONT brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 2 Mar 2022 14,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 11,889 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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AY18 OCB is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc 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 AY18 OCB, 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 AY18 OCB registered?

AY18 OCB is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is AY18 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 OCB 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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