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EK18 LMF

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,355 mi
Last recorded49,355 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 LMF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 49,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,790 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 43,790 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 37,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 30,429 miles

All wiper blades deteriorated

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 25,346 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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EK18 LMF is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK18 LMF, 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 EK18 LMF registered?

EK18 LMF is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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