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T3 ESM

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,229 mi
Last recorded46,229 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 ESM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 46,229 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear wearing on edges (205/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 39,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 32,764 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 25,862 miles

Nearside Rear asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly, sidewall marked OUTSIDE facing inside.

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 17,910 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 17,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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T3 ESM is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White 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 T3 ESM, 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 T3 ESM registered?

T3 ESM is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 February 2018.

Is T3 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 ESM 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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