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GR09 GRC

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,794 mi
Last recorded68,794 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR09 GRC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 68,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 58,160 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 46,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 36,754 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 34,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 23,546 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 23,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 14,501 miles

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

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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GR09 GRC is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR09 GRC, 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 GR09 GRC registered?

GR09 GRC is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is GR09 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR09 GRC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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