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YL18 SZZ

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,013 mi
Last recorded39,013 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 SZZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 39,013 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 35,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 30,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 25,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 21,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 15,427 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf,nsr,osr, tyres cracking in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 SZZ is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YL18 SZZ, 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 YL18 SZZ registered?

YL18 SZZ is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is YL18 SZZ safe to buy?

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