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2018 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · BW18 LCY

BW18 LCY

2018 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2018. Recorded mileage 39,476 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA 3
Year / Origin
2018 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 14/07/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
39,476 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a clean and stable maintenance profile with no recorded defects or advisories across the documented MOT history. The most recent test on 4 July 2025 at 39,476 miles confirms the vehicle remains in a consistent state of roadworthiness. There is no evidence of recurring mechanical issues or structural degradation appearing in the official records. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,934 miles per year. The data shows a steady, predictable progression from 25,552 miles in January 2022 to 39,476 miles in July 2025. This low-mileage usage pattern suggests the car has seen light, intermittent use rather than heavy commuting, which typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. While the MOT history is exceptionally clean, the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to issues related to vehicle dormancy. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related degradation that MOT testing might not capture, specifically focusing on rubber components like suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and drive belts. Checking for any signs of corrosion on the underbody and ensuring the battery health is sufficient is also recommended given the light usage pattern.

BW18 LCY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
  • 39,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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BW18 LCY Mileage History

  1. 20/01/202225,552 mi
  2. 15/07/202225,616 mi+64 mi
  3. 07/07/202330,019 mi+4,403 mi
  4. 04/07/202434,452 mi+4,433 mi
  5. 04/07/202539,476 mi+5,024 mi

Average of roughly 4,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BW18 LCY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mazda 3 (BW18 LCY) between January 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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