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WK18 SZJ

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,865 mi
Last recorded32,865 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK18 SZJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 32,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 30,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 27,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 25,119 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 20,493 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 20,142 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 20,142 miles

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,935 miles

Offside door mirror casing damaged

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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WK18 SZJ is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK18 SZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK18 SZJ registered?

WK18 SZJ is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is WK18 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK18 SZJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK18 SZJ have outstanding finance?

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