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A18 PEN

2018 Mazda CX-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda CX-330,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PEN
MakeMazda
ModelCX-3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 47,850 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 40,973 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 40,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 33,384 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Feb 2024 33,384 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2023 24,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,006 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 15,649 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-3?

Based on 170,196 MOT tests across 25,175 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,723
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
25,175
On UK Roads
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A18 PEN is a 2018 Mazda CX-3 in Grey 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 CX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 30,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda CX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda CX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 PEN registered?

A18 PEN is a 2018 Mazda CX-3, first registered on 5 March 2018.

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