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VE18 WBM

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE18 WBM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 72,954 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on the inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2025 60,232 miles

Offside rear tyre has deep splits

Pass 17 Jun 2024 51,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 40,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,985 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 13,894 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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VE18 WBM 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 VE18 WBM, 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 VE18 WBM registered?

VE18 WBM is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is VE18 WBM safe to buy?

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