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EK18 TZW

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,492 mi
Last recorded40,492 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 37,153 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2025 37,153 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, marked in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 34,949 miles

Rear TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY ALIGINMENT CHECK REQUIRED

Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,852 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,272 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 19,617 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 TZW is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

EK18 TZW is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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