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YG18 RXM

2018 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,737 mi
Last recorded38,737 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 RXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 38,737 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 38,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 32,595 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 23,440 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 17,893 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R18 ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 11,976 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 RXM is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YG18 RXM, 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 YG18 RXM registered?

YG18 RXM is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is YG18 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG18 RXM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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