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VX18 UXY

2018 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,612 mi
Last recorded57,612 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX18 UXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 57,612 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 2mm and damaged on inside side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,217 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 47,217 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 42,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit.(2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 32,719 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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VX18 UXY is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 VX18 UXY, 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 VX18 UXY registered?

VX18 UXY is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is VX18 UXY safe to buy?

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