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YL18 VNH

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,229 mi
Last recorded85,229 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 VNH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2026 85,229 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 70,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 62,951 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2023 50,801 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 28,064 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle

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 VNH is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

YL18 VNH is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is YL18 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 VNH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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