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DL18 YFG

2018 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,301 mi
Last recorded88,301 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL18 YFG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,301 miles

Chip to windscreen (Just meets pass criteria)

Pass 16 Aug 2025 73,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,907 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 56,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing close to designed wear limit

Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,253 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 54,252 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 48,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,872 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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DL18 YFG is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL18 YFG, 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 DL18 YFG registered?

DL18 YFG is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 August 2018.

Is DL18 YFG safe to buy?

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