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EL18 SPR

2019 Mazda 3

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,512 mi
Last recorded57,512 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2019 Mazda 328,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL18 SPR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 57,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2025 68,024 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall...235/35/20 92Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall...235/35/20 92Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 57,111 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 57,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2023 40,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 45,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 36,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 25,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 28,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 24,288 miles

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

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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EL18 SPR is a 2019 Mazda 3 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 28,550 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 EL18 SPR, 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 7 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EL18 SPR registered?

EL18 SPR is a 2019 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2019.

Is EL18 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL18 SPR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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