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AJ18 ZFF

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,667 mi
Last recorded65,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 ZFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 65,667 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,321 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 ZFF is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

AJ18 ZFF is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 August 2018.

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