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YO18 FEK

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,804 mi
Last recorded44,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO18 FEK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 44,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted according to sidewall instructions

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 42,242 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 42,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached link detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 38,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes going to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 38,203 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes going to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 29,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to front flexible hoses corroded but not excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit and perished cracking Advise replacing soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads appear low and discs slightly worn-corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rears slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,056 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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YO18 FEK 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 YO18 FEK, 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 YO18 FEK registered?

YO18 FEK is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 July 2018.

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