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YL18 EHN

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,629 mi
Last recorded49,629 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 EHN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 49,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 40,415 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 40,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,477 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs are worn, corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 19,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 10,908 miles

under trays fitted

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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YL18 EHN is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 YL18 EHN, 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 YL18 EHN registered?

YL18 EHN is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 June 2018.

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