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AP18 SKJ

2018 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,048 mi
Last recorded71,048 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 SKJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 71,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 55,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 40,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 30,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 15,673 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 12,886 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AP18 SKJ is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP18 SKJ, 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 AP18 SKJ registered?

AP18 SKJ is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 July 2018.

Is AP18 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 SKJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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