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YG18 PZP

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,260 mi
Last recorded61,260 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 PZP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 61,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,799 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent on inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 51,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent on inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 26 Feb 2024 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 34,871 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,375 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 26,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 16,589 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 16,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 11,829 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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YG18 PZP is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG18 PZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG18 PZP registered?

YG18 PZP is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2018.

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The MOT history for YG18 PZP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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