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YR18 YFU

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,426 mi
Last recorded48,426 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 YFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 44,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,359 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 37,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,342 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 33,341 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc inner face corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc inner face corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,243 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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YR18 YFU is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YR18 YFU, 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 YR18 YFU registered?

YR18 YFU is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 April 2018.

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