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AJ18 ZBN

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,142 mi
Last recorded82,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 ZBN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 82,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,298 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 60,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,633 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 42,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,116 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ18 ZBN is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ18 ZBN, 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 AJ18 ZBN registered?

AJ18 ZBN is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AJ18 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 ZBN 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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