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EX18 PFG

2018 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,076 mi
Last recorded35,076 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX18 PFG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 35,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 31,356 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 31,266 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 25,269 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 20,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 15,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 9,935 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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EX18 PFG is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Black 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 EX18 PFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX18 PFG registered?

EX18 PFG is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is EX18 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX18 PFG 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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