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YE18 BTU

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,494 mi
Last recorded100,494 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 BTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 100,494 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 100,494 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 74,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner brake pads low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall and punctured

Pass 16 May 2023 45,308 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 45,308 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 35,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 29,021 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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YE18 BTU is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 YE18 BTU, 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 YE18 BTU registered?

YE18 BTU is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is YE18 BTU safe to buy?

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