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YW18 FFA

2018 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,057 mi
Last recorded45,057 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW18 FFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 45,057 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 45,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,482 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in side walls and getting near tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 38,482 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in side walls and getting near tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working bottle filled up (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,589 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 25,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 19,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 13,398 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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YW18 FFA is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Black 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 YW18 FFA, 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 YW18 FFA registered?

YW18 FFA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is YW18 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW18 FFA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW18 FFA have outstanding finance?

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