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AV18 BNF

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,596 mi
Last recorded60,596 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 BNF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 60,595 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 56,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS LOW. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 56,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BALD ! SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE, URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS LOW. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 40,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 31,072 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the outer tread edge down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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AV18 BNF is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV18 BNF, 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.

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What year was AV18 BNF registered?

AV18 BNF is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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