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YC18 TKD

2018 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,948 mi
Last recorded47,948 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 TKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,948 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 41,035 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted which may obscure some components

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,747 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,258 miles

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,136 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wiper blades slightly split

Pass 26 Mar 2021 9,373 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (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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YC18 TKD is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC18 TKD, 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 TKD registered?

YC18 TKD is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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