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W18 NLL

2020 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,628 mi
Last recorded36,628 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 NLL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 36,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 143,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 31,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 31,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 138,204 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 138,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 26,232 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 127,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below legal limit on inner , rest of tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 20,848 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,247 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,654 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,527 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,366 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 33,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 19,370 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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W18 NLL is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2020 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 26,754 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 W18 NLL, 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 6 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W18 NLL registered?

W18 NLL is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is W18 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 NLL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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