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SV18 ZGK

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,222 mi
Last recorded29,222 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 ZGK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 29,222 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 29,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 25,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F Brake Pads 3mm Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F Brake Pads 3mm Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre 2.6mm Very Close To Legal Limit 1.6mm Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 22,392 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tpms light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 16,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,926 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 12,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 8,656 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SV18 ZGK 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 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 SV18 ZGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV18 ZGK registered?

SV18 ZGK is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is SV18 ZGK safe to buy?

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