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YH18 YTJ

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,670 mi
Last recorded35,670 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 YTJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 35,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,576 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 29,574 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 24,907 miles

Offside Front has nail in tyre tread slight of air

Fail 19 Mar 2024 24,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front has nail in tyre tread slight of air

Pass 6 Mar 2023 20,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 17,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 17,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 12,033 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 YTJ is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTJ, 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 YH18 YTJ registered?

YH18 YTJ is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2018.

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