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YN18 XTR

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,165 mi
Last recorded105,165 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN18 XTR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 105,165 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease no evidence of split boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 78,035 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 77,310 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 43,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,775 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))

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 XTR is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN18 XTR, 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 YN18 XTR registered?

YN18 XTR is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is YN18 XTR safe to buy?

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