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AY18 XUM

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,931 mi
Last recorded64,931 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 XUM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 64,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 58,645 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,006 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,888 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 XUM is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red 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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

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

Is AY18 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 XUM 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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