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SM67 LHD

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,109 mi
Last recorded26,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM67 LHD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 26,109 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 26,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 17,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 9,883 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 8,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 5,530 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 4,217 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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SM67 LHD is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 SM67 LHD, 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 SM67 LHD registered?

SM67 LHD is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 February 2018.

Is SM67 LHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM67 LHD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM67 LHD have outstanding finance?

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