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YD18 WZA

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,929 mi
Last recorded72,929 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 WZA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,929 miles

Exhaust heat shield lose

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

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))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,072 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 61,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 47,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 38,847 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 32,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads wearing thin but not below minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads wearing thin but not below min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 24,775 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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YD18 WZA is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel 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 YD18 WZA, 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 YD18 WZA registered?

YD18 WZA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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