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YH18 ELW

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,274 mi
Last recorded81,274 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 ELW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,274 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 71,041 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 64,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,619 miles

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 4 Nov 2021 47,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,146 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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YH18 ELW is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

YH18 ELW is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2018.

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