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VE18 WXF

2018 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,407 mi
Last recorded85,407 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE18 WXF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 85,407 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,040 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,833 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,617 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,963 miles

both front tyre slightly worn inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2021 20,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyre slightly worn inner edges

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 WXF is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 VE18 WXF, 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 VE18 WXF registered?

VE18 WXF is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is VE18 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE18 WXF 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.

Does VE18 WXF have outstanding finance?

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