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YC18 TKF

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,622 mi
Last recorded55,622 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 TKF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 55,622 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 48,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 42,645 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 42,645 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,100 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 32,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,289 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 25,289 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (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 TKF is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

YC18 TKF is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 April 2018.

Is YC18 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 TKF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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