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EF67 BYJ

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,597 mi
Last recorded69,597 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF67 BYJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 69,597 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 53,838 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,459 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 41,538 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 34,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 21,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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EF67 BYJ is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF67 BYJ, 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 EF67 BYJ registered?

EF67 BYJ is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is EF67 BYJ safe to buy?

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