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WD18 DTY

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,036 mi
Last recorded61,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD18 DTY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2025 61,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,778 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in outer side wall ()

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 31,415 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 22,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 22,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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WD18 DTY 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 71.4%.

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 WD18 DTY, 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 WD18 DTY registered?

WD18 DTY is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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