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SY18 SLU

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,442 mi
Last recorded33,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 SLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 33,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 29,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 25,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,365 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side before flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 15,417 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side before flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side inner face of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 15,417 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side before flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side inner face of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 8,665 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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SY18 SLU 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 SY18 SLU, 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 SY18 SLU registered?

SY18 SLU is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is SY18 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY18 SLU 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.

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