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FN18 FEK

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,213 mi
Last recorded55,213 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN18 FEK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 49,533 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 49,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 43,266 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 43,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,770 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 25,122 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2021 18,014 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 FEK is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

FN18 FEK is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2018.

Is FN18 FEK safe to buy?

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