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YN18 MZL

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN18 MZL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 94,486 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2026 93,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,910 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,958 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 63,916 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to n/s/r

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on edges

slight damage to n/s sill , no sharp edges or holes

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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YN18 MZL is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YN18 MZL, 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 YN18 MZL registered?

YN18 MZL is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is YN18 MZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN18 MZL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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