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DA18 AVV

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,425 mi
Last recorded102,425 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 AVV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 102,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet around back of rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet around back of rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 92,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight deterioation (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Wet around base of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread less than 3mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 70,698 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread less than 3mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufacture fitted undertrays obscuring view of some underbody components

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 53,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufacture fitted undertrays obscuring view of some underbody components

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 36,060 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 36,060 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 31,085 miles

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

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

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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DA18 AVV is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA18 AVV, 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 DA18 AVV registered?

DA18 AVV is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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