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AK18 LUH

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,981 mi
Last recorded50,981 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 LUH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 50,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 45,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 38,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened plastic rivets missing from ball joint cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut , not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also shallow cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened plastic rivets missing from ball joint cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also shallow cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 36,407 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2022 31,961 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2021 25,618 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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AK18 LUH is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AK18 LUH, 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 AK18 LUH registered?

AK18 LUH is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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