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DU18 ZCO

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,900 mi
Last recorded41,900 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU18 ZCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 41,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2026 41,783 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2025 36,896 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,415 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Close To Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,291 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 22,291 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front Brake Pads Below Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Brake Discs Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 14,898 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All 3 Wiper Blade Rubbers Split On Ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 7,319 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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DU18 ZCO is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 DU18 ZCO, 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 DU18 ZCO registered?

DU18 ZCO is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2018.

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