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YL18 VTO

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,585 mi
Last recorded65,585 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 65,585 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 60,054 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 60,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,645 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 56,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, pads in approx 4,000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,778 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 VTO is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

YL18 VTO is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is YL18 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 VTO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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