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AY18 OCS

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 OCS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 83,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened pins broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 72,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar link pins broken

Pass 2 Apr 2024 62,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 56,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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AY18 OCS is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 AY18 OCS, 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 AY18 OCS registered?

AY18 OCS is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AY18 OCS safe to buy?

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