2018 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · A5 VGL
2018 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 53,881 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A5 VGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 53,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A5 VGL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mazda 3 (A5 VGL) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A5 VGL Mileage History
- 03/05/202349,357 mi
- 05/04/202450,437 mi+1,080 mi
- 08/04/202551,901 mi+1,464 mi
- 07/04/202653,881 mi+1,980 mi
- 07/04/202653,881 mi
Average of roughly 1,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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