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DE18 ZLX

2018 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,038 mi
Last recorded55,038 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 ZLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 53,046 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,925 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Mar 2023 29,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 15,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,042 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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DE18 ZLX is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 DE18 ZLX, 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 DE18 ZLX registered?

DE18 ZLX is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is DE18 ZLX safe to buy?

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