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BW18 MMV

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,366 mi
Last recorded73,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 MMV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 73,366 miles

Nearside Front Battery low charge - vehicle required jump start pre test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* rear discs lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 48,887 miles

Undertray/cover(s) fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 31 Aug 2024 30,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 20,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 16,306 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 11,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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BW18 MMV is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 BW18 MMV, 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 BW18 MMV registered?

BW18 MMV is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 August 2018.

Is BW18 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 MMV 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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