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AE18 YVW

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 79,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,317 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF , NSF , OSR , NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR/NSR upper control arm outer bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 32,251 miles

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 YVW is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

AE18 YVW is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AE18 YVW safe to buy?

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