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CA18 WBZ

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 WBZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 99,317 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 89,085 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 74,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,943 miles

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

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

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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CA18 WBZ is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA18 WBZ, 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 CA18 WBZ registered?

CA18 WBZ is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is CA18 WBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA18 WBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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