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YN18 OPE

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,449 mi
Last recorded92,449 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN18 OPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 92,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 79,802 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear plastic under tray damaged/loose, not likely to become detatched.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 49,926 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 34,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 20,928 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
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YN18 OPE is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 YN18 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

YN18 OPE is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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