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EJ67 VVR

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,192 mi
Last recorded69,192 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ67 VVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 69,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 59,985 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 57,295 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 57,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 47,624 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Dec 2022 37,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 30,485 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 24,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ67 VVR is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ67 VVR, 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 EJ67 VVR registered?

EJ67 VVR is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 January 2018.

Is EJ67 VVR safe to buy?

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