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AJ18 ZDR

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,007 mi
Last recorded28,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 28,007 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 24,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 22,716 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2023 20,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 17,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 13,922 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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AJ18 ZDR is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red 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 AJ18 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

AJ18 ZDR is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is AJ18 ZDR safe to buy?

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