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SN18 XNF

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,515 mi
Last recorded40,515 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN18 XNF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 40,515 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to flexi hoses grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 37,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

HAS UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 20 Feb 2025 37,970 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF/OSF ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

HAS UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Feb 2024 33,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Outer Pads Look Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looks Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,270 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 29,270 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 23,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 17,262 miles

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

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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SN18 XNF is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN18 XNF, 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 SN18 XNF registered?

SN18 XNF is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is SN18 XNF safe to buy?

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