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YC18 CXE

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,577 mi
Last recorded13,577 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 CXE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 13,577 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 13,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 12,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 11,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 8,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 8,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 6,723 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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YC18 CXE is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White 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 YC18 CXE, 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 YC18 CXE registered?

YC18 CXE is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is YC18 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 CXE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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