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FN18 FCL

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,874 mi
Last recorded58,874 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN18 FCL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 58,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED CHUNK IN TYRE BUT NOT SHOWING CHORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 48,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and on wear limit outer side of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 39,652 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 39,652 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 30,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 21,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 14,357 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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FN18 FCL 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 FN18 FCL, 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 FN18 FCL registered?

FN18 FCL is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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