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YO18 FFY

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,912 mi
Last recorded82,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO18 FFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 82,912 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 63,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 41,131 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jul 2022 41,131 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 5mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs

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 FFY is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFY, 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 YO18 FFY registered?

YO18 FFY is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 July 2018.

Is YO18 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO18 FFY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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