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GV18 WFY

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,973 mi
Last recorded51,973 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV18 WFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 51,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,260 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 39,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 32,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slow to release. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,527 miles

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

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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GV18 WFY is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red 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 GV18 WFY, 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 GV18 WFY registered?

GV18 WFY is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is GV18 WFY safe to buy?

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