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CX18 HZK

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,177 mi
Last recorded40,177 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX18 HZK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 40,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 205/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 38,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 205/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

O/s front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads approx. 3000 miles

Pass 28 Nov 2023 36,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2023 36,634 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 32,008 miles

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Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded [can't see how worn pads are] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded [can't see how worn pads are] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper [blade missing]

Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 25,931 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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CX18 HZK is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 CX18 HZK, 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 CX18 HZK registered?

CX18 HZK is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is CX18 HZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX18 HZK 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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