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YH18 DHJ

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,449 mi
Last recorded50,449 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 DHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 50,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,724 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 42,269 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2024 37,073 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracked both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 May 2024 37,072 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracked both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2023 29,431 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 29,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 21,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 15,232 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 15,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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YH18 DHJ is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH18 DHJ, 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 YH18 DHJ registered?

YH18 DHJ is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is YH18 DHJ safe to buy?

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