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YN18 YKE

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN18 YKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 88,974 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,567 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,441 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Corrosion offside rear and offside front metal brake pipes

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,659 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 YKE is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel 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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

YN18 YKE is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2018.

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