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BK18 CAU

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 CAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 68,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear discs corroding inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,978 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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BK18 CAU is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White 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 BK18 CAU, 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

How do I check the history of BK18 CAU?

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What year was BK18 CAU registered?

BK18 CAU is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is BK18 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 CAU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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