CarVerify

Free Car Check

YL18 RGX

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,549 mi
Last recorded44,549 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 44,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 40,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 89W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,215/45/18 89W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 36,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,378 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 32,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,512 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YL18 RGX 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 RGX, 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

How do I check the history of YL18 RGX?

You can check the full history of YL18 RGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL18 RGX registered?

YL18 RGX is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 July 2018.

Is YL18 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 RGX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL18 RGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YL18 RGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.