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EN18 LYY

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,062 mi
Last recorded85,062 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN18 LYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,347 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,130 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 59,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall has bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall has a dig in it but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 46,769 miles

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,623 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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EN18 LYY is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red 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 EN18 LYY, 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 EN18 LYY registered?

EN18 LYY is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is EN18 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN18 LYY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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