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WM18 VYT

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,033 mi
Last recorded49,033 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM18 VYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 49,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both number plates faded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 49,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both number plates faded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,622 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 44,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 40,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 31/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 16/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 32,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 25,062 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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WM18 VYT 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 75%.

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 WM18 VYT, 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 WM18 VYT registered?

WM18 VYT is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is WM18 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM18 VYT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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