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AE18 XMP

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,670 mi
Last recorded27,670 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XMP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 27,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 19,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 18,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 16,191 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 13,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 11,679 miles

Undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AE18 XMP is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 33,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE18 XMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE18 XMP registered?

AE18 XMP is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is AE18 XMP safe to buy?

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