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VA67 BSZ

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,420 mi
Last recorded64,420 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA67 BSZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 64,420 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 58,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,176 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,091 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 40,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 31,832 miles

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

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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VA67 BSZ is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VA67 BSZ, 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 VA67 BSZ registered?

VA67 BSZ is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 February 2018.

Is VA67 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA67 BSZ 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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