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2018 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,483 mi
Last recorded31,483 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 CCA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 31,483 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 41,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 41,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 39,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 38,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 28,266 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 28,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 35,007 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 33,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 23,959 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 23,956 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 29,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 27,703 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 19,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trewad at 3mm outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 19,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trewad at 3mm outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 24,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 21,487 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 16,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 17,544 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 13,627 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction item on mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 14,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 10,916 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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DC54 CCA is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DC54 CCA, 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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DC54 CCA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 June 2018.

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