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FY18 FVO

2018 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,439 mi
Last recorded61,439 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 FVO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,439 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 58,782 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 51,654 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 51,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 40,881 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 18,288 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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FY18 FVO is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FY18 FVO, 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 FY18 FVO registered?

FY18 FVO is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is FY18 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 FVO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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