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AJ18 ZCE

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,174 mi
Last recorded129,174 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 ZCE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 129,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 116,501 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 102,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 57,224 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 57,224 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,111 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 49,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front 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 ZCE is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCE, 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 AJ18 ZCE registered?

AJ18 ZCE is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is AJ18 ZCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 ZCE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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