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DF18 VLE

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,623 mi
Last recorded56,623 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 VLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 56,623 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 56,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 48,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 38,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Applies to N/R & O/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Applies to all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,320 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 20,278 miles

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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DF18 VLE is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF18 VLE, 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 DF18 VLE registered?

DF18 VLE is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is DF18 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF18 VLE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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