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YJ18 XBA

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,385 mi
Last recorded27,385 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 XBA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 27,385 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 27,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 25,167 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 23,894 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 23,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 21,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 17,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 14,101 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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YJ18 XBA is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ18 XBA, 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 YJ18 XBA registered?

YJ18 XBA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is YJ18 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ18 XBA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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