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FG18 ODB

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,064 mi
Last recorded32,064 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 ODB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 25,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 25,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 19,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 19,908 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 14,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 8,276 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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FG18 ODB is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White 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 FG18 ODB, 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 FG18 ODB registered?

FG18 ODB is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is FG18 ODB safe to buy?

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