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VO18 EPV

2018 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,278 mi
Last recorded93,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO18 EPV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 93,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,540 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))

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

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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VO18 EPV is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Black 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 VO18 EPV, 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 VO18 EPV registered?

VO18 EPV is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is VO18 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO18 EPV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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