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FT18 RCF

2018 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT18 RCF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 104,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 104,924 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 96,891 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 91,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear brake flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 44,457 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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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FT18 RCF is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 FT18 RCF, 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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FT18 RCF is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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