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VK18 FFA

2018 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,844 mi
Last recorded33,844 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 FFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 33,844 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 29,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 14,475 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 9,782 miles

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

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

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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VK18 FFA is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,191cc diesel 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 VK18 FFA, 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 VK18 FFA registered?

VK18 FFA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is VK18 FFA safe to buy?

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