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BN18 FCX

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,802 mi
Last recorded78,802 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 FCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 78,802 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 75,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 71,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 30,630 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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BN18 FCX is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel 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 BN18 FCX, 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 BN18 FCX registered?

BN18 FCX is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BN18 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 FCX 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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