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AE18 YVL

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,643 mi
Last recorded143,643 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 143,643 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 143,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 124,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 105,528 miles

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 17 May 2023 90,495 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine oil just on dip stick

tpms light on

Pass 11 May 2022 65,009 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 41,145 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 41,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 YVL is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE18 YVL registered?

AE18 YVL is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is AE18 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 YVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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