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BJ18 HWE

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,386 mi
Last recorded90,386 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 HWE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,386 miles

CHIP ON THE WINDSCREEN

UNDER THE CHASSIS CAR HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED

Fail 13 Mar 2026 90,386 miles

CHIP ON THE WINDSCREEN

UNDER THE CHASSIS CAR HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL DISCS FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ALL PADS FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,182 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar drop link securing caps missing 3/4, no play in ball joint.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar drop link securing caps missing 1/4, no play in ball joint.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,063 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,206 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 57,206 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,774 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 32,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high & offside (4.1.2 (a))

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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BJ18 HWE is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ18 HWE, 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 BJ18 HWE registered?

BJ18 HWE is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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